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April 17, 2020

New York boy, 4, contracts coronavirus after being diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor

A young boy in New York is in a dire situation after receiving a brain cancer diagnosis amid the coronavirus outbreak. For 4-year-old Matteo Ferruzzi of Suffolk County, his positive COVID-19 test has complicated the start of at least a year’s worth of chemotherapy treatment on an inoperable malignant brain tumor.

April 17, 2020

Coronavirus shutdowns keep many apart, but brought this MLB pitcher and pediatric cancer patient together

Amid coronavirus shutdowns and social distancing rules, a 12-year-old cancer patient got to virtually meet his role model, Minnesota Twins pitcher, Randy Dobnak.

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus claims life of New York City minor

A minor in New York City — now the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. — has suffered a coronavirus-related death, according to data from the city released on Monday. 

March 26, 2020

Emotional video shows neighbors greeting girl returning from final chemo treatment amid coronavirus isolation

This definitely fits the definition of "good news."

March 25, 2020

How does the coronavirus pandemic affect children's mental health?

How children's mental health may be impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

March 25, 2020

California teen’s suspected coronavirus-related death would be one of youngest in US

A 17-year-old California resident’s death related to the novel coronavirus could be one of the youngest in the U.S. to date. 

March 24, 2020

South Carolina mom with coronavirus-infected 7-month-old son speaks out: ‘COVID-19 isn’t a joke’

A South Carolina mom is speaking out on COVID-19 after her 7-month-old son tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

March 24, 2020

Coronavirus prompts Massachusetts to open hundreds of day care sites for essential workers

Massachusetts officials announced over the weekend that hundreds of day care sites will open to accommodate those who are forced to work during the coronavirus pandemic. 

March 13, 2020

Is coronavirus a threat to children? How to keep them safe

The illness has largely spared children, which is unusual for typical coronaviruses.

February 28, 2020

Sissy Goff: Coronavirus anxiety — here’s how to talk to your kids about the outbreak

Your child is stronger than this fear – he or she just may need your help remembering that in the face of the coronavirus.