NY governor begs for help amid 'staggering' death toll at outbreak's epicenter

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Mar 31, 2020 | News | Jerusalem & Area
NY governor begs for help amid 'staggering' death toll at outbreak's epicenter

New York’s governor issued an urgent appeal for medical volunteers Monday amid a “staggering” number of deaths from the coronavirus, as he and health officials warned that the crisis unfolding in New York City is just a preview of what other communities across the US could soon face.

“Please come help us in New York now,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said as the state’s death toll climbed by more than 250 in a single day for a total of more than 1,200 victims, most of them in the city. He said an additional 1 million health care workers are needed to tackle the crisis.

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