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Love speaks through glass panes at coronavirus facility

Gene Campbell talks through a window with his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, March 5, 2020. Gene and Dorothy, turned 89 and 88 respectively this week. Gene has been in the nursing home since Feb. 21 after suffering from a stroke, said his son Todd, 59, an industrial engineer. But in late February the Seattle-area facility was locked down after seven residents died as a result of coronavirus. REUTERS/David Ryder

Gene Campbell talks through a window with his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, March 5,...more

Gene Campbell talks through a window with his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, March 5, 2020. Gene and Dorothy, turned 89 and 88 respectively this week. Gene has been in the nursing home since Feb. 21 after suffering from a stroke, said his son Todd, 59, an industrial engineer. But in late February the Seattle-area facility was locked down after seven residents died as a result of coronavirus. REUTERS/David Ryder
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Accompanied by Charlie and the couple's other son, Todd (not shown), Dorothy visited her husband at the nursing home this week, March 5, 2020. To avoid the risk of infection, they chatted on the phone while looking at each other through the window. REUTERS/David Ryder

Accompanied by Charlie and the couple's other son, Todd (not shown), Dorothy visited her husband at the nursing home this week, March 5, 2020. To avoid the risk of infection, they chatted on the phone while looking at each other through the window....more

Accompanied by Charlie and the couple's other son, Todd (not shown), Dorothy visited her husband at the nursing home this week, March 5, 2020. To avoid the risk of infection, they chatted on the phone while looking at each other through the window. REUTERS/David Ryder
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Dorothy Campbell and her son, Charlie Campbell, talk through a window with her husband, Gene Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland March 5. Gene is awaiting the results of tests to see if he has contracted the virus, his son said. He has shown some symptoms that are consistent with the coronavirus, including a cough and low-grade fever, said Charlie, 61, a retired nephrology nurse. Doctors at Life Care Center also detected an irregular heartbeat. REUTERS/David Ryder

Dorothy Campbell and her son, Charlie Campbell, talk through a window with her husband, Gene Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland March 5. Gene is awaiting the results of tests to see if he has contracted the virus, his son said. He has...more

Dorothy Campbell and her son, Charlie Campbell, talk through a window with her husband, Gene Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland March 5. Gene is awaiting the results of tests to see if he has contracted the virus, his son said. He has shown some symptoms that are consistent with the coronavirus, including a cough and low-grade fever, said Charlie, 61, a retired nephrology nurse. Doctors at Life Care Center also detected an irregular heartbeat. REUTERS/David Ryder
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Charlie Campbell and his mother Dorothy talk with a worker outside the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell and his mother Dorothy talk with a worker outside the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell and his mother Dorothy talk with a worker outside the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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Dorothy Campbell walks back to a car with son Charlie after talking with Gene through the window at the long-term care facility, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Dorothy Campbell walks back to a car with son Charlie after talking with Gene through the window at the long-term care facility, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Dorothy Campbell walks back to a car with son Charlie after talking with Gene through the window at the long-term care facility, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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Charlie Campbell talks to his father Gene through the window at the long-term care facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell talks to his father Gene through the window at the long-term care facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell talks to his father Gene through the window at the long-term care facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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Dorothy Campbell waves while talking through a window to her husband Gene Campbell at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 5. REUTERS/David Ryder

Dorothy Campbell waves while talking through a window to her husband Gene Campbell at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 5. REUTERS/David Ryder

Dorothy Campbell waves while talking through a window to her husband Gene Campbell at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 5. REUTERS/David Ryder
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Gene Campbell gestures to Charlie through the window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Gene Campbell gestures to Charlie through the window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Gene Campbell gestures to Charlie through the window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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Charlie Campbell talks on the phone as his father Gene, who is now showing symptoms of coronavirus, looks on at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell talks on the phone as his father Gene, who is now showing symptoms of coronavirus, looks on at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell talks on the phone as his father Gene, who is now showing symptoms of coronavirus, looks on at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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Charlie Campbell talks to his dad Gene through the window at the long-term care facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell talks to his dad Gene through the window at the long-term care facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Charlie Campbell talks to his dad Gene through the window at the long-term care facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 6. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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Gene Campbell talks through a window with his wife, Dorothy Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland in Kirkland, March 5. REUTERS/David Ryder

Gene Campbell talks through a window with his wife, Dorothy Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland in Kirkland, March 5. REUTERS/David Ryder

Gene Campbell talks through a window with his wife, Dorothy Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland in Kirkland, March 5. REUTERS/David Ryder
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Todd Campbell and his brother, Charlie Campbell, talk to their father through a window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 4. Gene was moved on Friday to Swedish Edmonds Campus, a hospital about a half-hour drive away, Gene's blood was drawn for tests, with results expected in 48-72 hours, Charlie said.  REUTERS/David Ryder

Todd Campbell and his brother, Charlie Campbell, talk to their father through a window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 4. Gene was moved on Friday to Swedish Edmonds Campus, a hospital about a half-hour drive away, Gene's blood was drawn...more

Todd Campbell and his brother, Charlie Campbell, talk to their father through a window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, March 4. Gene was moved on Friday to Swedish Edmonds Campus, a hospital about a half-hour drive away, Gene's blood was drawn for tests, with results expected in 48-72 hours, Charlie said. REUTERS/David Ryder
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