Abbotsford mom with COVID-19 still fighting for life while newborn baby comes home

The baby boy born to Gillian and Dave McIntosh of Abbotsford was released from hospital on Wednesday (Nov. 25) while Gillian continues to fight for her life after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Son was delivered Nov. 10 while Gillian McIntosh was in an induced coma

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