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Texas county paramedic hospitalized with COVID-19 placed on ventilator

The family of Gordon Baker, a 28-year paramedic veteran of Harris County Emergency Service District 48, is asking for thoughts and prayers

By Rachel Engel

KATY, Texas — A Harris County paramedic hospitalized with COVID-19 has been placed on a ventilator, and his family is asking for thoughts and prayers.

Harris County Emergency Services District 48 Paramedic Gordon Baker was hospitalized with the virus several weeks ago, and was recently placed on a ventilator, ABC 13 reported.

“Gordon has faithfully served his community over the past several years,” a statement from Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department. “We are asking for your support and prayers not only for him, but for all of our members and all first responders and healthcare workers everywhere who continue to fight this terrible disease.”

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