NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Mobilizes National Guard For Coronavirus

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the use of the National Guard to collaborate with unions and private developers to establish temporary medical facilities for COVID-19 patients in New York. Due to the rapid increase in cases, Cuomo expressed concerns about the healthcare system's capacity and suggested converting empty spaces like dormitories into medical facilities. With nearly 1000 confirmed cases, Cuomo aims to create 5000 additional beds in New York City and may cancel noncritical elective surgeries to manage the crisis.

What strategy did Governor Cuomo announce to address the need for more medical facilities?

• Relying on existing hospital capacity

• Importing medical staff from other states

• Using the National Guard to create temporary facilities

• Building new hospitals

What is Cuomo's concern regarding the healthcare system's capacity?

• It will only need minor adjustments

• It will be sufficient for the current cases

• It will not be able to flatten the curve

• It will exceed the demand

What types of spaces did Cuomo suggest could be converted into medical facilities?

• Office buildings

• Sports arenas

• Dormitories and former nursing homes

• Shopping malls

How many additional beds does Cuomo hope to create in New York City?

• 1000

• 7000

• 3000

• 5000

What action might New York take regarding noncritical elective surgeries?

• Increase the number of surgeries

• Move them to private clinics

• Cancel them

• Postpone them indefinitely