NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning the volume of coronavirus patients may soon be too much for New York’s hospitals. The race is on to build more capacity, CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported Monday. “Deploy the Army Corps of Engineers to come work with states to build temporary medical facilities,” Cuomo said. MORE: Coronavirus Update: 7 Deaths In NYC; 5 Drive-Thru Testing Facilities Coming; Restaurants, Bars & Venues Hit With Major Restrictions The governor was making a direct plea to President Donald Trump for help. He said the state has around 3,000 intensive card unit beds, but they’re already 80% occupied. “You overwhelm the hospitals, you have people on gurneys in hallways,” Cuomo said. CORONAVIRUS: NY Health Dept. | NY Call 1-(888)-364-3065 | NYC Health Dept. | NYC Call 311, Text 692692 | Westchester Testing Call 1(888)-364-3065 | NJ Health Dept. | NJ Case Tracker | NJ Call 1-(800)-222-1222 | CT Health Dept. | CT Call 211 He added thousands of ventilators and ICU beds could be needed in the coming weeks. Dr. David Battinelli, Northwell Health medical director, said respirators and masks are being used judiciously and plans are in place. “We’ve already canceled most of the elective cases within our hospitals, so that’ll give us opportunity for… Read full this story
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