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Crisis averted, hospital ship USNS Mercy leaves LA; Treats 77 patients

By Associated Press  
   May 15, 2020

Seven weeks ago a Navy hospital ship pulled into the Port of Los Angeles to provide relief to the city amid fears it was about to become the next epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic after New York City. But Los Angeles so far hasn't been overrun with virus cases, and on Friday the massive USNS Mercy left after treating just 77 patients.

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