COVID-19 Center Of Excellence Opens In Bushwick – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A 3rd COVID-19 Middle of Excellence has opened in Brooklyn.

Mayor Eric Adams, native leaders and well being and hospital officers reduce the ribbon Friday morning on the new heart in Bushwick.

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It’s certainly one of three opened within the final six months, all in communities of shade hit laborious by the pandemic.

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Adams says COVID uncovered well being inequities throughout the 5 boroughs and his administration plans to shut the hole.

“What we need to do proper right here in Brooklyn is strengthen our long-term strategy to well being care with a holistic strategy. We’re going to serve the entire neighborhood and the entire physique,” he mentioned.

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Along with specialised providers to assist folks recovering from COVID, the middle may also embody pediatric, psychological well being and first care providers for Brooklyn residents.