SUNY Old Westbury being converted into field hospital to battle COVID-19
The move is part of a joint effort by federal and local officials to boost hospital bed capacity.
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Apr 7, 2020, 10:42 AM
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Updated 1,724 days ago
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Work has begun on turning a Long Island college into a field hospital to battle COVID-19.
Construction crews were on the scene at SUNY Old Westbury setting up shelters on campus.
The move is part of a joint effort by federal and local officials to boost hospital bed capacity.
Construction is expected to wrap up on April 19.
A similar set-up is also being built at SUNY Stony Brook.
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