In a sign of relief for the British couple that has been stranded in the US, a hospital has agreed to pay the medical bill for the birth of their son, who was born prematurely.

The couple, Katie Amos, who is 30yers old and fiance Lee Johnston, who is 29 years old, were stranded in the US with a £130,000 medical after their baby was born 11 weeks premature. Now, they have been told that they will not have to pay for his medical care.

The couple were trapped in a New York hospital after they son, Dax was born there premature. The baby will be unable to travel until March, which has formed the parents to foot the large bill. The couple are not fully covered by their travel insurance and their friends and family have launched a massive fundraising effort to help the couple return safely to the UK. The couple received good newsthat all of their medical bills will be paid by the hospital

A hospital statement said, "Lenox Hill Hospital continues to work with the insurance carrier regarding payment approvals for all services rendered by the hospital, anesthesia and physician services from their insurance carrier. We will ensure that there will be no financial impact to the family."

A fundraising page called "Dax's Tale of New York" has already raised £7,319 for the couple.