A Texas mother is sharing the story of her teenager's ongoing fight against COVID-19, in hopes to remind parents that young people are still at risk.Christina Meredith, a resident of Kyle, Texas, told "Good Morning America" that her 15-year-old daughter Katelynn Ramirez, is still showing symptoms of the coronavirus after being hospitalized late last month.
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Meredith said Katelynn is an active cheerleader, volleyball player and runner with no pre-existing health conditions.
"Katelynn wants to tell people to wear their mask and let them know that kids get sick," Meredith told "Good Morning America." "Her main thing is it doesn't discriminate. It doesn't matter your age or gender."Christina Meredith Christina Meredith, a resident of Kyle, Texas, told "Good Morning America" that her 15-year-old daughter Katelynn Ramirez, is still showing symptoms of the coronavirus after being hospitalized late December. Meredith said Katelynn is an active cheerleader, volleyball player and runner with no pre-existing health conditions. Katelynn was brought to Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, where she was admitted for 13 days.Katelynn is a high school sophomore. Her family suspects she was exposed to COVID-19 in December from a fellow student.Meredith said Katelynn tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 22. She experienced an itchy throat, runny nose and a fever of 105 degrees.Christina MeredithChristina Meredith, a resident of Kyle, Texas, told "Good Morning America" that her 15-year-old daughter Katelynn Ramirez, is still showing symptoms of the coronavirus after being hospitalized late December. Katelynn is a high school sophomore. Her family suspects she was exposed to COVID-19 in December from a fellow student.Editor's PicksMom who gave birth while intubated due to COVID-19 made her ICU nurse the godmotherNurse who treats COVID-19 patients sings 'Amazing Grace' at memorial ahead of inaugurationWoman raising 12 children after her sister dies from COVID-19 complicationsSource : abcnews.go.com