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<\/p>\nAt 91, Willie continues to tour across the United States with the Nelson Family Band, demonstrating his relentless commitment to his music.<\/p>\n
In May, while on tour, Willie made the tough decision to cancel their headlining performance at Jazz Fest after learning that a member of the Willie Nelson Family Band had tested positive for COVID-19. Later, it was revealed that Willie himself had contracted the virus.<\/p>\n
In the middle of the night, Willie woke up on his tour bus struggling to breathe\u2014a terrifying situation for anyone. A rapid PCR test confirmed his fears: he had COVID-19. At his age, his\u00a0vulnerability\u00a0to the virus made the situation even more alarming.<\/p>\n
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Willie\u2019s wife, Anne Nelson, shared the steps they took to ensure his recovery. \u201cI had a nebulizer on the bus. I started everything I could at that point, including Paxlovid. He had monoclonal antibodies. He had steroids,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
To provide the best care possible, they turned their home in Spicewood, Texas, into a temporary hospital, bringing in an entire medical team to monitor his health.<\/p>\n
Anne reflected on the tough moments, saying, \u201cThere were a couple of times when I wasn\u2019t sure he was going to make it.\u201d However, after six days, Willie made a remarkable recovery and was ready to get back on stage. Just two weeks later, he resumed his tour with performances in New Braunfels, Texas.<\/p>\n
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Willie Nelson\u2019s battle with COVID-19 serves as a reminder of how serious the virus can be. Despite the challenging experience, Willie remains his usual witty self, remarking, \u201cCOVID ain\u2019t nothing to\u00a0laugh\u00a0at, that\u2019s for sure.\u201d His strength and\u00a0resilience\u00a0continue to inspire us all.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s come together to celebrate both the power of music and the strength of the human spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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