Medford mom hospitalized in Portland after contracting Delta variant

MEDFORD, Ore. – A young Medford mother is on a ventilator in a Portland hospital after doctors believe she contracted the Delta variant of COVID-19.

According to a GoFundMe (link below) set up by her family, 23-year-old Alyssa Tatum isn’t vaccinated and got sick with the Delta variant.

Her 6-month-old daughter and husband didn’t get the illness, but Tatum was admitted to the hospital when she began having trouble breathing. Soon, she was in the ICU and on a ventilator.

This week, she was transported to Portland.

The family says they’re devastated, and while they’re asking for financial help. They’re also looking for prayers to bring Tatum home.

*KOBI-TV NBC5 does not guarantee money deposited to this account will be applied for the benefit of the person or persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering making a donation, you should consult your own advisors, and otherwise proceed at your own risk. https://uk.gofundme.com/f/saving-our-precious-alyssa

© 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

Skip to content