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CNN’s Erin Burnett Breaks Down in Interview With Wife of Coronavirus Victim

HEARTBREAKING

Maura Lewinger, whose 42-year-old husband Joseph died of COVID-19 this week, pleaded with viewers to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

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An interview with the wife of a coronavirus victim brought CNN anchor Erin Burnett to tears Friday afternoon. Burnett spoke to Maura Lewinger, whose husband Joseph, age 42, died of coronavirus this week. He was a father of three and an assistant principal and basketball coach in Queens. Lewinger also pleaded with others to take the virus seriously and adhere to social distancing guideline: “I don’t want anyone else to experience this.” 

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