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Feb 10, 2021 10:58 AM EST
A 116-year-old French nun who is considered the second-oldest person in the world survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to Thursday to celebrate her 117th birthday.
A French nun survived COVID-19 at the age of 116
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The world s second-oldest person is turning 117 this week. She s a French nun named Lucile Randon, and she just recovered from COVID-19. “I didn t even realize I had it, she said.-Jim Sano
The Gerontology Research Team, which validates descriptions of persons believed to be 110 or older, lists Frenchwoman Lucile Randon, the birth name of Sister André, as the world s second-oldest living person.
Texas GOP Representative Ron Wright died on Monday with COVID-19 battle during the recent office campaign.
GOP Rep. Ron Wright died from COVID-19 while receiving cancer care
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GOP Representative Ron Wright Dies After a Recent Battle with COVID-19 Ron Wright was an incredible father, loving husband & proud Texan. He dedicated his life to serving his community, most recently representing TX-06 in Congress. @RepRonWright faced adversity with strength & grace, inspiring all who knew him. I m lucky to have called Ron a friend. -Rep. Van Taylor
Wright, 67, last month tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized for the past two weeks in Dallas. His team reported in a statement that Wright passed away peacefully with his wife Susan at his side on Sunday.
A 4th-grade girl died while sleeping after she tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas girl died after mother tucked her into bed
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In a world where a 4th grade girl just died overnight after a positive Covid-19 test, an NFL quarterback (Brady) who walked into the Super Bowl without a mask ought to be spit upon, in every public appearance, for the rest of time.
Makenzie Gongora s family members want to raise awareness that COVID-19 can also be potentially serious for children.
In the early hours of February 2, nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora of San Antonio, Texas, died suddenly after her mother, Kristle Gongora, had tucked her into bed. Members on both sides of her family suggest she died three days after testing positive for COVID-19 in TODAY interviews.
A mother gave birth two months prematurely while she was critically ill with COVID-19.
Expectant mom gave birth while battling with COVID-19
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COVID-19: Mother Gave Birth While in Critical Condition Due to Coronavirus
Elsa Larkins looks at the world as a proud and adoring new mom while cradling her tiny baby in her arms. The moment became almost impossible for their family as she became in critical condition when she was diagnosed with COVID-19 during her pregnancy.
When Elsa was seven months pregnant, she was rushed to Kingston Hospital, southwest London, after Christmas. Aside from her pregnancy, she was so sick as if she was going to die.
A widowed wife was heartbroken after her husband died from COVID-19 just two days after beating cancer.
Husband died of COVID-19 after beating prostate cancer
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Grandad Dies of COVID-19 Three Weeks After Beating Cancer Covid claims Belfast dad s life 22 days after he beat cancer
Eugene Courtney, 63, contracted the coronavirus days after he survived prostate cancer. His wife, Kim Courtney, 61, said she was totally empty after he passed away three weeks of being diagnosed with COVID-19.
The couple, who is married for 13 years, celebrated Eugene s victory over prostate cancer on January 4. Still, the great grandad suddenly fell ill two days later and was immediately sent to hospital by ambulance.