One story of finding love in the height of the pandemic

By Kathryn Fink,

Published March 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT

It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This week, we're bringing stories of people who found an unexpected dose of joy amid so much devastation.

Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

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