Coronavirus News: Central Park Medical Unit reponding to COVID-19 calls all over NYC

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Central Park Medical Unit is asking for donations to buy protective gear.

Because of coronavirus, CPMU has begun responding to calls outside their primary area causing a shortage in the unit for supplies.

"We're going to be using an FDNY call radio and dispatch through their dispatch to take jobs anywhere in the city. While we're based in Manhattan we can be sent anywhere in any of the five boroughs. Anywhere that we're needed that there is a high call volume," a volunteer said.

CPMU is a non-profit that is supported entirely by donations.

Where are the testing centers

See how our communities are making a difference

Free educational resources for parents and children

How you can help victims of coronavirus

Coronavirus news and live updates in New York

Coronavirus news and live updates in New Jersey

Coronavirus news and live updates in Connecticut

New York City updates

Long Island updates

1 of 241

Pedestrians wear protective masks during the coronavirus pandemic while walking on the boardwalk Friday, May 22, 2020, in Long Beach, N.Y.

/Frank Franklin II

How coronavirus is leaving ghost towns in its path

Coronavirus prevention: how clean are your hands?

Social distancing: What is it and how does it stop the spread of coronavirus?

Coronavirus closures and cancelations

Coronavirus tips: What Americans need to know

Related Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on coronavirus

Total count of COVID-19 cases based on patient address