Teen Mom star Gary Shirley says his essential worker mother is ‘very sick’ with coronavirus and begs fans for ‘prayers’

TEEN Mom star Gary Shirley revealed his essential worker mother is ‘very sick’ with coronavirus.

He begged fans for "prayers" and said he's "worried" but can do little to help her.

Gary shared a picture of his mother, Carol Zizak, with his daughters on Instagram writing: "This Mother’s Day is a little hard because my mother is very sick."

He said he was diagnosed with COVID-19 a week ago.

The dad-of-two admitted she was at high risk of contracting the virus because she works in an assisted living facility doing activities and housekeeping.

He added that he and his wife, Kristina, have been doing all they can for her, dropping food outside her house so she can get as much rest as possible.

Gary and ex Amber Portwood share an 11-year-old daughter, Leah.

He also has a four-year-old daughter, Emilee, with Kristina.

But Gary said the situation has been very hard because "we haven’t hugged her in about 3 months & we haven’t had her over inside our home for about 3 months."

He also shared his youngest daughter has an immunodeficiency disorder and can easily get sick.

Gary wrote: "So we have stayed home and took this quarantine very seriously."

Gary said he expected his mother to be exposed, but he's still worried about her.

But he admitted: "Now, with a confirmed case of COVID-19 we are worried more and limited on what we can do to help.

"She has good days and of course bad days like today."

Carol lives with her partner, Jody, and Gary believes he now also has the virus and has symptoms but has not been able to get a test yet.

For now, all Gary says he can do is celebrate Mother's Day the best he can.

He said: "I will be dropping off breakfast in the morning on the porch and wishing her a Happy Mother’s Day while praying for her.

"All prayers are welcomed and much appreciated.

"Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mothers and a BIG Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing wife."

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