(CNN) Carlos Rolon had been on the transplant list for four years, and now the 6-year-old has got a new heart. The boy came out of surgery before midnight, and his mom said she could see a difference right away. Cossette talked to Carlos' primary doctor on Thursday because she was afraid that the coronavirus pandemic might delay him getting a transplant. They won't be able to have that big family reunion right away, Cossette said, to protect him from coronavirus. Yes, absolutely, because he has no immune system his immune system was suppressed and the biggest fear factor right after transplant is rejection," she said.

Source: CNN April 06, 2020 21:11 UTC