Singer shared the news on social media
Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne has been diagnosed with coronavirus. The country singer was hesitant to share the news, but revealed her story via social media on Wednesday (April 15th).
“I’ve been struggling with whether or not to share, because to be honest it’s kind of rocked me and I wasn’t sure that putting it on a public platform was right for me,” she writes. “But as I’ve been telling people, I’ve had so many people reach out and say they have/had the virus and what did I do, what were my symptoms etc. So anyway, I am sharing this because I did contract COVID-19 (I’m assuming from the grocery store, it’s the only place I’ve been?!) and I had some great advice from doctors and friends and family… and this helped me kick this thing’s ass.
“Everyone is different, and each body’s immune system fights it off in a different way, so I am definitely not saying I have any answers… just wanted to share what I did in case it helps. I loaded up on Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, B complex; chaga mushrooms and ZINC! Lots of Zinc. I also drank more water and Gatorade then I ever have in my life. I wanted to flush that thing out of my system. Those vitamins and staying hydrated and rest were a lifesaver for me. I’ve read lots of articles about what to do as far as self isolation etc… but not so many on what to do to combat it because there is so much unknown. But that seemed to really help me and I really felt I needed to share. Next up, donating my blood and plasma to help others. Sorry for the long post, and sending LOTS of love to all of you and hope you are staying healthy and safe!”
In the post, the singer shared a picture of what she’s thankful for which include her parents not contracting it, her body “which I have so harshly judged in the past for fighting it off” and keeping her healthy, and her family and friends.
Wayne did not state how long she’s had the virus, but she’s been writing new music in self-isolation.
COVID-19 has hit the country music community hard. Olivia Lane, Asleep at The Wheel’s Ray Benson, and Sturgill Simpson have all recovered from the virus. However, 90’s country star Joe Diffie passed away from complications of it on March 28th, as did folk and songwriting legend John Prine on April 7th. Jackson Browne and Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan have also recovered from the virus.
