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Lightning national anthem singer moved to ICU after hospitalization with COVID-19

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Posted at 7:35 PM, Jul 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-28 23:17:15-04

TAMPA, Fla. — The national anthem singer for the Tampa Bay Lightning's home games is in the ICU as her fight against COVID-19 continues.

Sonya Bryson Kirksey's husband has been keeping fans updated about her health. Jimmie Kirksey says Sonya will be in the ICU for at least 48 hours due to her fever.

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Jimmie says Sonya is vaccinated against COVID-19 but has an underlying health condition.

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