USNS Comfort Discharges Last COVID-19 Patient, Leaves NYC

The US Navy hospital ship, which docked in New York to help with COVID-19 overcrowding, has left after treating 182 patients. Governor Cuomo informed President Trump that the ship provided comfort but is no longer needed. The ship will return to Virginia to restock and be ready for future deployment if necessary.

What was the primary reason for the US Navy hospital ship's presence in New York?

• To provide additional medical staff

• To conduct medical research

• To alleviate hospital overcrowding

• To serve as a quarantine facility

How many patients did the hospital ship treat during its stay in New York?

• 150

• 250

• 182

• 200

What did Governor Andrew Cuomo say about the hospital ship?

• It was not useful at all

• It should remain in New York indefinitely

• It was essential for New York's recovery

• It provided comfort but was no longer needed

What did the Pentagon official say about the ship's next destination?

• It will head to a naval station in Virginia

• It will be decommissioned

• It will remain in New York for further use

• It will be sent to another state immediately

What is the ship's plan after returning to Virginia?

• To be used for training exercises

• To undergo maintenance and repairs

• To restock and prepare for future needs

• To be converted into a permanent hospital