Hospitals prepare for the worst on coronavirus, and it’s not a pretty picture

Hospitals prepare for the worst on coronavirus, and it’s not a pretty picture: Medical facilities are taking precautions to protect their staff while preparing for a spike in patients that has overwhelmed the health care systems of other countries.

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