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When You Lose a Loved One to Coronavirus

Hear George’s family recount his tragic story.

Aired 05/13/2020

NOVA

When You Lose a Loved One to Coronavirus

Clip: Season 47 Episode 10 | 6m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Hear George’s family recount his tragic story.

A 73-year-old resident of Queens, New York fell ill with COVID-19 in February. It was far worse than his family expected.

Aired 05/13/2020

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