The first U.S. Army field hospital for civilian patients opened in New York City Monday, and could be the first of many across the nation as it struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
March 30, 2020 -- The first U.S. Army field hospital for civilian patients opened in New York City Monday, and could be the first of many across the nation as it struggles with theThe field hospital at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan is meant to free hospitals in the city to boost their fight against the new coronavirus,Initially, the field hospital will have about 1,000 beds, expanding to 3,000 beds by next week.
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