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10-year-old Pakistani American girl recognised by Trump as 'coronavirus hero'

Published May 18, 2020
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United States President Donald Trump recognised the services of 10-year-old Laila, an American of Pakistani origin, during a ceremony held to honour "coronavirus heroes".

According to US Embassy in Pakistan's Twitter account, Laila distributed 100 boxes of cookies amonf healthcare workers and firefighters.

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