Coronavirus: USNS Mercy begins treating patients in Port of Los Angeles, easing strain on area hospitals

Monday, March 30, 2020

USNS Mercy begins treating non-coronavirus patients in Port of LA

The U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy received its first patients Sunday after docking at the Port of Los Angeles, where it is intended to ease pressure on hospitals by taking in people with non-COVID-19 ailments.

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