COVID-19 and Friedreich's Ataxia

Information About COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Friedreich’s Ataxia News strives to cover various aspects of the virus and its impact on the patient community. Click the “Learn More” button for more information on COVID-19, including how it affects Friedreich’s ataxia patients. Scroll down to see some of our recent news stories and columns related to the pandemic.

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COVID-19 Perspectives

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    May 20, 2021 Columns by Kendall Harvey

    Heading Into an Uncharted Season With Friedreich’s Ataxia
  2. unlikely, thinking, new normal, future, alone, fitness, covid-19 vaccines, boy scouts, cupping, growing into, treatment, muscular dystrophy, heart
    January 6, 2021 Columns by Matt Lafleur

    COVID-19 Vaccines Bring Relief for Many, Envy for Some
  3. swim, hopeless, progress, identity, physical therapy, thank you, cajun food
    March 25, 2020 Columns by Matt Lafleur

    Thank You for Your COVID-19 Response — from a Rare Disease Patient
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    October 15, 2020 Columns by Kendall Harvey

    After Quarantine, I Am ‘the Disabled Mom’ Again
  5. push, avoiding distractions, self-care, what matters
    March 24, 2020 Columns by Sean Baumstark

    Don’t Forget About Self-care During the Pandemic
  6. awkward moments, progression, Rare Disease Day, grief, move forward, small lessons
    January 12, 2021 Columns by Sean Baumstark

    Finding a Silver Lining in the Wake of 2020 and the Pandemic
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COVID-19 News

  1. April 22, 2021 News by Patricia Inácio, PhD

    Quick Approval for COVID Vaccines a Concern, Rare Disease Patients Say
  2. January 29, 2021 News by Forest Ray PhD

    COVID-19 Vaccines Pose Little Risk to Rare Disease Patients, FDA, CDC Say
  3. November 26, 2020 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

    Survey Finds COVID-19 Disrupted Care, Well-Being of Rare Disease Patients in Europe
  4. gene therapy work
    May 29, 2020 News by Larry Luxner

    COVID-19 Delaying Rare Disease and Gene Therapy Trials, Pharma Execs Say
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    May 7, 2020 News by David Melamed, PhD

    COVID-19 Delays Planned Trial of PTC743 and Gene Therapy Work, PTC Says
  6. April 28, 2020 News by Grace Frank

    Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say
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