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‘You take it home with you’: Traveling nurses reflect on COVID fight | ABCNL

As the nation marks 1 million COVID-19 deaths, two traveling nurses reflect on their yearslong fight against the pandemic. #nurses #covid #pandemic #1milliondeaths #abcnl source

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Frustration abounds as Wisconsin turns out for primary | WNT

The governor had tried to postpone the election but GOP lawmakers argued that elections are essential services and the courts agreed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…

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Digging into racial disparities in coronavirus cases from Baltimore | ABC News

“This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz goes to Baltimore, Maryland, to look into racial disparities in the coronavirus infection and death rates. #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Coronavirus #COVID19…

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Essential workers around the country are going to great lengths for the rest of us

Jared Hillerby, head of operations at Fabrizia Spirits, described how the company has pivoted production to critically needed hand sanitizer. #Pandemic #EssentialWorkers #FabriziaSpirits #HandSanitizer source

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A salute to essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic

The campus of Montclair State University may be closed but there are hundreds of key personnel and some students remaining, all relying on their executive…

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Extraordinary Essential: The Denver pilot goes to where he’s needed most

Pilot Ralph Forsy on his contributions during the pandemic. source

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How Jerome Bettis raises money to provide Pittsburgh-area students with essential technology

Former NFL star Jerome Bettis, AKA “The Bus,” discussed how the charity auction of his prized memorabilia came about. #Pandemic #NFL #JeromeBettis source

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Are meatpacking plants keeping essential workers safe?

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses how to protect workers at the nation’s meatpacking plants that have been hit with COVID-19 outbreaks. ABC News Live Prime,…

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The essential worker going to unusual lengths during pandemic

Sergeant Scott Holsalag and his team of officers at the San Diego Police Department have been grocery shopping for the elderly and high-risk residents. #Pandemic…

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Our New Reality | Diane Sawyer Special | PART 2

While much of the US work force stayed home, millions of essential workers, including postal and grocery workers to first responders and hospital staff, continued…

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How essential workers stepped up as the coronavirus spread across the US | Nightline

COVID-19 first emerged in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Medical, grocery store and school workers are among those whose jobs were deemed essential to keeping the…

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Our New Reality l Diane Sawyer Special l PART 4

As US begins to reopen, what have we learned so far about COVID-19? Some are pushing to reopen while others believe it’s still too dangerous….

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How to make smart financial decisions about your home during the pandemic

Mat Ishbia, CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, answers some of the essential questions involving mortgages, rent and the housing market right now. #Pandemic #MatIshbia #UnitedWholesaleMortgage…

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‘Strike for Black Lives’ protests held in over 100 cities | PRIME

ABC News’ Will Carr reports on the thousands of workers who walked out of work today to call for protections for essential workers during the…

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Latino workers largely affected by COVID-19 as essential jobs expose them to risk

Many Latinos work in construction or in the service industry, making them unable to work from home. Many Latinos must choose between risking illness or…

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The ongoing fight to protect health care workers

ABC News’ Will Carr reports on Direct Relief, a non-profit in California that’s providing personal protective equipment to thousands of health clinics across the country….

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Labor Day’s new meaning in a world altered by COVID-19

Fresh attention is being brought onto the essential workers who are working through the pandemic. source

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A surprise sneaker giveaway for these health care workers

Specialty sneaker company CLOVE is giving away shoes to front line and essential medical workers helping to fight COVID. source

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George Lopez joins forces with Latino organizations to get out the vote | Nightline

The comedian said he’s gotten more political to highlight the issues his community is facing. “I’m just tired of seeing the community minimized and disrespected,”…

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Delivery workers fight for rights as industry booms

The delivery industry is booming during the pandemic, but many of its workers are struggling and fighting for essential rights. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…

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