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Portrait of Alexandra Rose, a critical care physician.

Essential Voices

Essential Voices

In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we spoke to the first responders, researchers, doctors, nurses and county officials who are on the front lines fighting the virus. These are the stories of their experiences. These are their essential voices.

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Ennis C. Jackson | Paramedic
3:31
Ennis Jackson says there was a lack of awareness about safety precautions early on.
Shannon Oriola | Epidemiologist
3:45
Shannon Oriola has been an epidemiologist for twenty-five years.
Melanie Gawlik | Trauma Services Director
4:18
Melanie Gawlik's staff cares for patients afflicted by the virus.
Leo Uzcategui | Respiratory Care Practitioner
2:52
It took Leo Uzcategui one young patient to open his eyes to the severity of the pandemic.
Sandhya Bangaru | Vaccine Research Scientist
4:19
Sandhya Bangaru's vaccine research is part of a larger effort to combat the virus.
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