coronavirus on January 8 in Arkansas, United States.His parents admitted him to hospital after the schoolboy had difficulties breathing and was later diagnosed with a "very scary" case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C).The Covid-linked illness can be deadly and Ollie is now being treated with oxygen, heart medication and a feeding tube.
According to his devastated mum, Whitney Rodgers, the syndrome can also cause a rash, inflamed organs and neurological issues as well as long-term heart problems.
Speaking to Fox 4, Ms Rodgers said her little boy went from a "lively child" to being unable to speak. She said: "He basically went from a somewhat lively sick child to he couldn’t speak properly.