Video shows hero New York Video shows hero New York City firefighters in a line showing their appreciation to hero hospital workers who have been working long shifts treating coronavirus patients.
“It’s really what keeps the fire in our bellies going,” Messina said. “Having the fire department and the police department just come out and recognize the staff...it’s just incredible.”
Firefighters gathered Friday in front of NYU Langone, an academic medical center in Manhattan, for a similar show of appreciation to workers there.The firefighter and the cops were taking part in #ClapBecauseWeCare, a nightly expression of gratitude to hospital workers battling the virus in emergency wards and intensive care units.
In New York City, 63,306 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, as of Saturday morning. There have been more than 1,800 deaths. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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