CLEAN : New York's hard-hit Nassau County "close to getting out of isolation" with drop in new cases

The transcript discusses the response to COVID-19, including the use of protective gear like gowns, helmets, and N95 masks. It highlights the role of the Decon team in sanitizing vehicles. The speaker provides statistics on COVID-19 cases, hospital discharges, and ventilator use, noting a decline in cases since late April. The impact on New York hospitals, particularly in Queens, is discussed, with Elmhurst being a significant area. The transcript also mentions a shift in the nature of emergency calls, with more severe cases and hopes for a return to normalcy without a resurgence.

What protective gear is mentioned as being used by responders for suspected coronavirus cases?

• Gowns and helmets

• Surgical masks and gloves

• Hazmat suits

• Face shields and goggles

What is the survival rate for people on ventilators according to the transcript?

• 70%

• 670%

• 50%

• 30%

What trend is observed in the hospital discharge and admission numbers?

• More admissions than discharges

• Equal number of admissions and discharges

• More discharges than admissions

• No change in numbers

Which area in New York City was considered Ground Zero for the COVID-19 outbreak?

• Queens

• Bronx

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

What shift in emergency calls is noted in the transcript?

• From hospital visits to home treatments

• From COVID-19 to other diseases

• From viral symptoms to severe cases

• From severe cases to mild symptoms