The family of US singer-songwriter Jeremih has confirmed that the singer is currently in intensive care on a ventilator to help him breathe as he battles COVID-19.

The 33-year-old R&B singer was hospitalised last weekend and the family said he is not out of the woods yet.

While giving an update on the state of his health, the family urged the public to pray for the singer who is in a critical condition.

“The family believes daily prayers to God,” the statement reads. “A great team of doctors and nurses is helping him pull through. He’s not out of the woods yet, but progress is being made. The family and friends are praying that he starts breathing on his own soon, and makes a full recovery.”

“His family would like to remind the world that COVID-19 is real and not to be taken lightly,” they added.

“Also, it’s important for people infected to quarantine and let their families and friends know ASAP. There’s no shame in contracting COVID-19, and people that have it need to be responsible and considerate of others.”

Jeremih’s colleagues including Toni Braxton and Chance The Rapper, have also reached out to the public to join in prayers for the Chicago singer.

“Please if you can take a second to pray for my friend Jeremih, he is like a brother to me and he’s ill right now. I believe in the healing power of Jesus so if you can for me please please say a prayer over him,” Chance the Rapper tweeted.

Please if you can take a second to pray for my friend Jeremih, he is like a brother to me and he’s ill right now. I believe in the healing power of Jesus so if you can for me please please say a prayer over him

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) November 14, 2020

Keeping Jeremih in my prayers.

— Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) November 15, 2020

Prayers up, praying for your strength @Jeremih ??

— Sean Don (@BigSean) November 14, 2020

 

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