Jessie Cave’s newborn son is back home after battling the coronavirus in the hospital.
The “Harry Potter” star, who played Lavender Brown in the films, updated fans concerned about the condition of his son Abraham “Bam” Benjamin on social media.
On Thursday, she wrote, “The baby is at home now. Thank you for all the best wishes and messages of support. Be sure to take care of everyone at Chelsea & Westminster.”
Cave, 33, who lives in the UK, revealed for the first time that Abraham had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
‘HARRY POTTER’ STAR JESSIE CAVE REVEALS CHILD HOSPITALIZED WITH CORONAVIRUS
“I watched the news about the blockade in an isolated hospital room,” she wrote. “Poor baby, it is positively positive. He is doing well and doing well, but they are being vigilant and cautious, thankfully.”
Jessie Cave’s newborn son is recovering from a coronavirus at home.
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Cave continued: “This strain is super powerful and contagious, so I hope people will take extra care in the coming weeks. I really didn’t want this to be the beginning of my families. [sic] new Year. I really didn’t want to be back in a hospital right after his traumatic birth. Once again I am amazed by nurses and doctors. “
Abraham was born in October and joined the brothers Margot, 4, and brother Donnie, 6, whom Cave shares with her husband, Alfie Brown.
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On Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a national blockade in the UK until mid-February, in an effort to combat a variant of the coronavirus that continues to spread rapidly in the region.
“We now have a new variant of the virus and it has been frustrating and alarming to see how fast the new variant is spreading,” said Johnson in a speech.
According to the rules, all schools and colleges will be closed for face-to-face learning. College students will not return until at least mid-February.
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Non-essential businesses, such as hairdressers and restaurants, will be closed, although restaurants may operate delivery services. On Monday, England reported more than 26,600 patients with COVID-19 in hospitals, a 30% increase over the previous week.
Greg Norman of Fox News contributed to this report.