Father of 5 dies after 2 months in hospital battling COVID-19

This week, we're highlighting a new mom, a beloved father of five, and a dedicated math teacher.

COVID-19 has taken the lives of more than 594,000 Americans and counting. Each week ABC News is spotlighting several Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. This week, we're highlighting a new mom, a beloved father of five, and a dedicated math teacher. Veronica Bernal died on Jan. 25, 2021, less than one month after giving birth to twins, ABC affiliate KNXV-TV reported.