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\"I dedicate my season 17 to all who have fallen and to everyone of you who by the grace of God is still standing,\" Pompeo wrote. \"This season is for you with humility and a bit of humor to get us through and endless amounts of gratitude.\"

It was previously confirmed that the upcoming season of \"Grey's Anatomy\" will address the ongoing pandemic in a new storyline.

While Pompeo did not disclose how the long-running medical drama plans to tackle the ongoing global health crisis, she did express, \"I hope we do you proud.\"

At this time it is unknown when \"Grey's Anatomy\" will return to ABC.

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