COVID-19 US: Teen loses both parents to coronavirus in four days

A 17-year-old high school student is mourning the tragic loss of both his parents after they died from coronavirus just four days apart.

A high school student is mourning the tragic loss of both his parents after they died from coronavirus just four days apart.

Justin Hunter, 17, said he was relieved his parents were “back together” after seeing his mother grieving after the death of his father.

His dad, Eugene Hunter, 59, died at Emory Johns Creek Hospital in Johns Creek, Georgia on April 26 according to NBC. His mother, Angie Hunter, 56, died on July 30. Justin’s parents had been married for 35 years.

“I’m glad my mum and dad aren’t suffering any more. I’m glad they’re in a better place,” Justin told US TODAY.

“Knowing they’re back together, that brings me peace. My mum was grieving really bad.”

He said his parents had been concerned about coronavirus and took precautions to prevent their family contracting the virus. Justin told reporters he doesn't know how his parents were eventually infected.

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High school student Justin lost both his parents, Angie and Eugene, to coronavirus within four days.

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He said his dad’s symptoms began with a “really bad cough, a headache and a fever”.

“A couple of days later, my mum had the same thing,” he said.

Justin has also tested positive for COVID-19 but said he’s been asymptomatic and feels “completely fine”.

‘COULDN’T GET ENOUGH OF EACHOTHER’

During the pandemic, he said his mum, a HR executive and dad, a musician, were happy being at home.

“My parents loved sitting at the table together,” Justin said.

“He’d be practicing his saxophone and she’d be doing paperwork. They couldn’t get enough of each other.”

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Eugene and Angie Hunter had taken extra precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19. Picture: CNN

He said when his parents did go out they practised social distancing and followed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Justin said his mum even disinfected their groceries when she brought them home.

“She wore gloves at the store,” he said. “She was taking extra precautions. We all were.”

Justin said he farewelled his parents on the phone, saying his final words, “I love you”.

The varsity football player is an only child and is currently staying with his cousins.

He said he’s determined to keep going and make his parents proud.

“I’m going to do everything in their name and for them,” he said.