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New York City to open field hospital for first time since spring as Covid-19 cases spike
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the Staten Island emergency facility as he pleaded with New Yorkers to stay put for the holidays.
Nov. 23, 2020, 3:09 PM EST
By David K. Li
Spiking cases of coronavirus in at least one New York City borough forced the re-opening of a field hospital not used used since the early, dark days of the pandemic, official said Monday.
The temporary facility at Staten Island University Hospital had been operated from early April through the end of June during initial action against the pandemic, authorities said.
The first patients to enter this re-opened field hospital are expected to arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. It'll be able to hold up to 108 patients for now and could be expanded to 250 if necessary...
New York City to open field hospital for first time since spring as Covid-19 cases spike
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the Staten Island emergency facility as he pleaded with New Yorkers to stay put for the holidays.
Nov. 23, 2020, 3:09 PM EST
By David K. Li
Spiking cases of coronavirus in at least one New York City borough forced the re-opening of a field hospital not used used since the early, dark days of the pandemic, official said Monday.
The temporary facility at Staten Island University Hospital had been operated from early April through the end of June during initial action against the pandemic, authorities said.
The first patients to enter this re-opened field hospital are expected to arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. It'll be able to hold up to 108 patients for now and could be expanded to 250 if necessary...