the best of us

10 exceptional people who made a difference during Covid-19

by Ali Pattillo
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2020 has given us plenty of bad news to lament, from job losses to losses of life.

10 pivotal figures have pushed for positive change during this profound crisis. These people represent the best of us and remind us humanity can carry on even when it feels impossible.

1. Dr. Anthony Fauci

Physician, immunologist, and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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