USNS Mercy is a "release valve" for the virus-challenged LA hospitals. Captain John R. Rotruck, commanding officer, #USNSMercy.
Photo: 200327-N-UV609-1043.JPG Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class David Mo http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/contact http://JohnBatchelorShow.com/schedules Twitter: @BatchelorShow USNS Mercy is a "release valve" for the virus-challenged LA hospitals. Captain John R. Rotruck, commanding officer, #USNSMercy. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/27/coronavirus-pandemic.html Mar 27, 2020 LOS ANGELES, California - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives in Los Angeles, March 27, 2020. Mercy deployed in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts, and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. This allows shore base hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases. One of the Department of Defense’s missions is Defense Support of Civil Authorities. DoD is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, as well as state, local and public health authorities in helping protect the health and safety of the American people.