Americana and folk legend John Prine has been hospitalised in a critical condition after developing symptoms of COVID-19. The singer’s family members broke the news to fans in a Twitter message on Sunday (29Mar20). “After a sudden onset of Covid-19 symptoms, John was hospitalized on Thursday (3/26),” his relatives wrote. “He was intubated Saturday evening, and continues to receive care, but his situation is critical.” They continued: “This is hard news for us to share.
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