A British mother of five who fell ill while on a family holiday in Gran Canaria has developed sepsis, her family has confirmed. Emily Casey, 34, from the Wirral, Merseyside, was placed into an induced coma after doctors discovered fluid in her lungs and diagnosed pneumonia.
Her husband Jamie said that while Emily initially showed signs of improvement, her condition has now deteriorated. Doctors have found that the pneumonia has returned and sepsis has entered her bloodstream. They are struggling to identify the correct antibiotics and have ordered further blood tests.
The family's situation has been compounded by insurance issues. Emily did not declare a recent bout of pneumonia when taking out travel insurance, meaning the policy is likely to be invalid. Doctors initially requested £3,000 upfront for a CT scan and later asked for £8,000.
Jamie has returned to the UK to arrange childcare before flying back to Spain. He has launched a GoFundMe page to cover medical costs and bring Emily home. At the time of writing, over £11,000 has been raised towards a £15,000 target.
