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Hospital ship Comfort departs NYC, having treated fewer than 200 patients
“I believe Comfort not only brought comfort but also saved lives,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
By Jon Simkins
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Veep visits hospital ship Comfort before it sails south
The vessel leaves Wednesday from Miami, with stops planned for Colombia, Haiti, Jamaica, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and other countries.
Hospital ship Comfort heading to Puerto Rico
Only 42 percent of the island has drinking water, U.S. Northern Command says.
By Tara Copp, Associated Press