D’Andra Simmons has been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. The Real Housewives of Dallas star was admitted to the COVID ward at UT Southwestern Hospital.
“D’Andra Simmons has tested positive for COVID and has been admitted to the COVID ward at UT Southwestern Hospital in Texas,” Simmons' rep, Kelly Brady told PEOPLE. “Her oxygen levels were borderline and she will start remdesivir. At this time we ask you to respect her and her family’s privacy and to send your prayers for a speedy recovery.”
Comedian and podcast host Kate Casey subsequently revealed that she’s been in touch with Simmons.
“Just heard from D’Andra and she is asking for your prayers. She’s in the hospital and struggling. #RHOD,” the “Reality Life With Kate Casey” podcast host tweeted on Monday.
Jennifer Davis, who appears in a “friend” role on the upcoming fifth season of RHOD, asked for support on behalf of Simmons too.
“Please pray for [D’Andra Simmons],” she wrote via Instagram Stories. “She has COVID, is in ICU on Oxygen.”
Photo Credit: Instagram/D'Andra Simmons