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Nurse Who Works With COVID-19 Patients: Apple Valley Heroes

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Emmanuela Enyinnaya works in the ICU helping people battling COVID-19.
Emmanuela Enyinnaya works in the ICU helping people battling COVID-19. (Patch)

APPLE VALLEY, MN — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes

This submission comes from E. Merengwa of Apple Valley, who nominated Emmanuela Enyinnaya:

Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?:

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Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

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She is an Intensive Care Registered Nurse.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

She still goes to work to take care of patients infected with COVID-19 struggling for their lives in the ICU.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?

She is dedicated and passionate about helping the sick.

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