Tennessee boy, six, with cystic fibrosis beats coronavirus

‘I’m a cystic fibrosis warrior, and I beat COVID-19.’  

That’s what one six-year-old Tennessee boy said after beating the odds and making a full recovery from the novel coronavirus that has plagued the world. 

Joseph Bostrain suffers from cystic fibrosis, a disease that causes the body to produce thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas.

His condition, coupled with the coronavrius, makes for a deadly combination as COVID-19 is known to be the most dangerous for the elderly and those with underlying health issues.

But now Joseph is celebrating being a survivor after a two-week battle with the virus. 

Today Joseph can tell you how he is doing himself!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Posted by Sabrina Bostain on Wednesday, 1 April 2020

Joseph Bostrain, six, suffers from cystic fibrosis, a disease that clogs the lungs

He was diagnosed with coronavirus on March 21 and battled the virus for two weeks before beating the odds and recovering

He was diagnosed with coronavirus on March 21 and battled the virus for two weeks before beating the odds and recovering

In a video posted to his mother Sabrina’ Bostain’s Facebook, Joseph with a wide flashes a wide smile as he says: ‘Thank you for all the cards and the prayers and the gifts. I’m a cystic fibrosis warrior, and I beat COVID-19.’

Throughout her son's two-week isolation, Joseph's mother Sabrina gave regular updates on his condition

Throughout her son’s two-week isolation, Joseph’s mother Sabrina gave regular updates on his condition

He then shows off his biceps. 

Joseph’s mother Sabrina posted about her son’s positive coronavirus diagnosis on March 19.  

She said his early symptoms included a fever, cough and fatigue.

‘Okay so I got the confirmed call from Vanderbilt today that Joseph is positive for COVID19! He has had fever and cough and is tired! He is immune compromised from his Cystic Fibrosis! Just say some prayers! The Health Department has already called and we r on a two week quarantine!’ she wrote. 

‘I was told bc I am immune compromised that I didn’t need to have direct contact with Joseph! We have wonderful care providers and most importantly we have a MIGHTY GOD!! Stay well and wash and sanitize and please if u are sick stay home and away from elderly and those who u know are immune compromised!!’

Sabrina asked for prayers for her son and pleaded for the public to follow social distancing guidelines. 

COVID-19 is the most deadly those with underlying health issues, including cystic fibrosis. 

Coronavirus attacks the lungs, leading to shortness of breath and respiratory failure. 

Throughout her son’s two-week isolation, Sabrina gave regular updates on his condition.  

His mother shared a heartwarming video of Joseph saying 'I'm a cystic fibrosis warrior, and I beat COVID-19'

His mother shared a heartwarming video of Joseph saying ‘I’m a cystic fibrosis warrior, and I beat COVID-19’

His condition, coupled with the virus, makes for a deadly combination as COVID -19 is known to be the most dangerous those with underlying health issues

His condition, coupled with the virus, makes for a deadly combination as COVID -19 is known to be the most dangerous those with underlying health issues

Sabrina asked for prayers for her son and pleaded for the public to follow social distancing guidelines

Sabrina asked for prayers for her son and pleaded for the public to follow social distancing guidelines

'Joseph had a good nights sleep with reduced cough! We are having incontinence with bowels and a cough but cough seems to be calming down!' his mother said in an update

‘Joseph had a good nights sleep with reduced cough! We are having incontinence with bowels and a cough but cough seems to be calming down!’ his mother said in an update 

On March 26, she posted about Joseph’s condition 

‘Joseph had a rough evening last night. We wound up with fever that is controlled by Tylenol and coughed miserably all night long and found no comfort!’ she wrote. ‘Today he will spend his day doing nothing but totally resting! He is still smiling and in great spirits!!’

On March 28, she said that his fever broke.

‘Joseph had a good nights sleep with reduced cough! We are having incontinence with bowels and a cough but cough seems to be calming down! We are on the home stretch of this virus and the fever free countdown can begin! 

’13 days left and we will be past COVID 19!! I am praying for everyone to stay healthy and well and I thank every single person who has prayed and cheered Joseph on!’

 On April 1, she finally posted the good news with the caption: ‘Today Joseph can tell you how he is doing himself!’

On March 28, Joseph's mother said that his fever had finally broke

On March 28, Joseph’s mother said that his fever had finally broke

The state of Tennessee had 3,067 cases on Friday, according to the governor's office

The state of Tennessee had 3,067 cases on Friday, according to the governor’s office

The U.S. death toll surpassed 8,500 by Sunday morning and there are more than 312,000 confirmed cases – more than any other nation is reporting. 

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has issued statewide stay-at-home order to try and slow the spread of the virus.

The state had 3,067 cases on Friday, according to the governor’s office.