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The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship, arrived in New York City to help relieve the burden on local hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19. The ship will treat non-COVID-19 patients, freeing up hospital resources for those infected. As of Sunday, New York's COVID-19 death toll exceeded 1,000, less than a month after the first case was reported. Globally, over 745,000 people are infected, with more than 35,000 deaths. Most patients experience mild symptoms, but the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions face severe risks.

What is the primary purpose of the USNS Comfort's deployment to New York City?

• To serve as a quarantine facility for infected individuals

• To provide additional beds for coronavirus patients

• To treat non-coronavirus patients and relieve local hospitals

• To conduct research on the coronavirus

How many operating rooms does the USNS Comfort have?

• 12

• 8

• 10

• 15

What significant milestone did New York reach in terms of coronavirus deaths?

• 2,000 deaths

• 1,000 deaths

• 5,000 deaths

• 500 deaths

As of the report, approximately how many people were infected with the coronavirus worldwide?

• 500,000

• 600,000

• 1,000,000

• 745,000

Which group of people is more likely to experience severe complications from the coronavirus?

• Athletes

• Children

• Young adults

• Older adults and those with pre-existing conditions