Woman With Down Syndrome Given Hero’s Sendoff At Staten Island University Hospital After Beating COVID – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A young woman who has battled the odds throughout her life most recently beat COVID-19.

On Tuesday, she got a surprise from the doctors and nurses who helped save her life, CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reported.

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Gabriella Acosta is tough. After a frightening bout with COVID one year ago, she’s celebrating her 21st birthday.

The pediatric staff who cared for her at Staten Island University Hospital surprised her with a birthday party that had…