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Hawaii sign language interpreter for COVID-19 briefings dies of virus during San Diego trip
Andrea McFadden
and last updated 2021-01-21 20:43:24-05
LAKESIDE, Calif. (KGTV) - San Diego family members are mourning the coronavirus-related death of a sign language interpreter known for translating virus briefings in Hawaii.
During the pandemic, Patty Sakal has been become a familiar face in Hawaii, as a sign language interpreter at government briefings on COVID-19.
In December, she had a decision to make. Her youngest daughter, Andrea McFadden, a San Diego-based Navy sailor, would be deploying in February. Sakal wanted to visit but was worried about the virus.