Despite news Jeremih was “doing better” after initial reports of his battle with COVID-19 suggested he was gravely ill (click here to read more), those closest to the singer maintain he remains in critical condition.

Most recently, his agent took to ‘Variety’ to give the update (as we reported here).  Around the time that message surfaced, members of the GRAMMY nominee’s family provided a more detailed about of his current status.

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Days after the first report surfaced the 33-year-old hitmaker (born Jeremy Felton) was on a ventilator battling a severe case of COVID-19, his family offered an official statement on his condition to CNN.

“His family would like to remind the world that COVID-19 is real and not to be taken lightly,” they said in a statement provided to CNN. “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.”

“The family believes daily prayers to God. A great team of doctors and nurses is helping him pull through,” they said. ” 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.”

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