In the first wave of Covid, the crush of bodies overwhelmed New York City’s capacity to deal with the dead. Now, the city is prepared if a second onslaught occurs.
Source: New York Times
Why 530 Frozen Bodies Sit in a Brooklyn Warehouse
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