New York calls on medical reserves to combat pandemic

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New York City lies at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Hospitals are starting to run out of supplies and staff prepared to handle the onslaught.

Government officials have asked retired and private sector doctors to join the reserves in case they are needed.

In one day, more than 1000 signed up to help. CGTN's Karina Huber has more.