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9/11 Workers, Survivors Face New Challenge With COVID-19

9/11 workers and survivors who were at or near Ground Zero are at higher risk for health issues. A man who beat cancer and COVID-19 shares his story.

9/11 Workers, Survivors Face New Challenge With COVID-19
John Mormando
SMS

The people who survived 9/11 are no strangers to health challenges. This year, some have confronted another serious illness — COVID-19. Newsy's Austin Kim looks at the higher risk they face in the pandemic.