26 March 2020 This is the U.S. Navy blog site for the 2020 deployment of Navy hospital ships USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) to provide medical support to Americans in regions significantly affected by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Visit here frequently to see the latest video content, imagery, news articles and other information about these ships and their Navy crew members as they serve Americans during this deployment. Overview The operation is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with U.S. Northern Command, Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Navy. The Navy is committed to providing Defense Support of Civil Authorities by increasing medical capacity and collaboration for medical assistance in two areas of the country that have seen tremendous impact from the coronavirus pandemic. More Details This infographic for the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) reports statistical data while the ship was in New York City in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. Comfort cared for critical and non-critical patients without regard to their COVID-19 status. U.S. Northern Command is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. 200429-N-HG846-1001 This infographic for the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) reports statistical data while the ship was in New York City in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. Comfort cared for critical and non-critical patients without regard to their COVID-19 status. U.S. Northern Command is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Dan Seri VIRIN: 200610-N-ZZ998-0747 This infographic for the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) reports statistical data while the ship was in New York City in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. Comfort cared for critical and non-critical patients without regard to their COVID-19 status. U.S. Northern Command is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. 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Comfort cared for critical and non-critical patients without regard to their COVID-19 status. U.S. Northern Command is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. 200429-N-HG846-1001 This infographic for the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) reports statistical data while the ship was in New York City in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. Comfort cared for critical and non-critical patients without regard to their COVID-19 status. U.S. Northern Command is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Dan Seri VIRIN: 200610-N-ZZ998-0747