Cuomo says New York getting 1,000 ventilators from China to help in coronavirus battle

New York is getting 1,000 lifesaving ventilators from China.

"Part of me would like to be at the apex and let’s do it...but we're not yet ready for the apex yet," Cuomo said Saturday."We’re still working on the capacity of the system."As the Trump administration praises coronavirus relief program, lenders and small businesses criticize delays

He added the move underscored Oregon officials understanding that New York would return the favor if and when the virus hits Oregon, which is projected to see its peak sometime in May. It's unclear which facilities upstate will be providing the 500 ventilators. Cuomo said he plans to meet with hospital leaders Saturday to discuss details of the effort.Cuomo said the state will either bring the ventilators back when they are finished being used or the state will pay the facilities for new ones.Meanwhile, Republican and Democratic political leaders in upstate communities voiced concerns about the the strategy to move ventilators downstate.

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