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8-Year-Old Boy Named Ambassador To Westchester County Children’s Hospital After Defeating COVID-19-Related MIS-C

A Mount Vernon boy who battled and beat coronavirus is now being honored by a children's hospital for his bravery.

An 8-year-old boy was named ambassador to children's hospital.
An 8-year-old boy was named ambassador to children's hospital. (Google Maps screenshot)

August 6 2020

VALHALLA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — There has been a 40% increase in child cases of coronavirus in just two weeks. A Mount Vernon boy who battled and beat the virus is now being honored by a children’s hospital for his bravery.

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Jorden Hutchins has been designated a superhero by the doctors and nurses at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla. The 8-year-old was awarded a special cape and a sash, and made an ambassador to the hospital, after he fought off COVID-19.

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