USNS Comfort Discharges Last COVID-19 Patient, Leaves NYC

USNS Comfort Discharges Last COVID-19 Patient, Leaves NYC

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

150

250

182

200

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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