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‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ star D’Andra Simmons is bedridden in a hospital due to COVID-19 — the first cast member from the Bravo shows who’s gotten this ill.
Simmons’ condition was first announced by podcast host Kate Casey, who says … “Just heard from D’Andra and she is asking for your prayers. She’s in the hospital and struggling.”
A rep for D’Andra has confirmed she’s in bad shape.
Just heard from D’Andra and she is asking for your prayers. She’s in the hospital and struggling. #RHOD @BravoTV
— Kate Casey (@KateCasey) December 28, 2020
@KateCasey
The rep says D’Andra’s been admitted into the COVID ward at UT Southwestern Hospital. It’s unclear when she contracted the virus, or how long she’s been at the hospital … but her team says her oxygen levels have been borderline, and she’s starting Remdesivir.
That’s one of the anti-viral drugs President Trump was given when he came down with COVID — part of the cocktail of therapeutics he says helped him recover quickly.
Simmons’ diagnosis and health status is noteworthy — as she appears to be the only ‘Real Housewife’ who’s had to get checked in and treated for coronavirus. Others have had it — including ‘RHOBH’ stars Kyle Richards, Kathy Hilton and Dorit Kemsley, but none required hospitalization.
As we’ve reported … Bravo production crews have taken several steps to help keep the different ‘Housewives’ sets as safe as possible. They’re requiring masks on everyone who isn’t on-camera, they’re doing temp checks, they’re mostly shooting outdoors … and everyone’s encouraged to spread out. Still, despite that, some stars and others on set have caught it.
As for D’Andra … she’s been a staple on the Dallas iteration of the series for years now, and fans love her. Get well soon!