Large-scale event facilities, etc. become temporary hospitals New York, USA 9:53 on March 24 in preparation for shortage of sickrooms
In New York State in the eastern United States, where the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is rapidly increasing, we have begun renovating facilities for large-scale events and other measures in preparation for a temporary shortage of hospital rooms.
In New York, as of the 23rd, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus was 5707 more than the previous day, the highest at 20,875, which accounts for more than half of the entire United States.
State officials anticipate that the number of infected people will continue to increase, suggesting that the state-owned hospital's approximately 53,000 beds may not be enough, including rooms in university dormitories and facilities for large events. We are planning to renovate the hospital room.
Beds, stethoscopes, and other equipment were brought to Manhattan, New York, where a motor show and other facilities were held, and soldiers of the U.S. Army were preparing.
The facility will be renovated over a week to 10 days and will have approximately 1000 beds.
With the spread of the infection, Governor Cuomo of the New York State has indicated that medical supplies such as respirators may be in short supply in the future, and called on the government for assistance.