Coronavirus News: Hospital in Westchester creates 'Butterfly Wall' for recovered COVID-19 patients

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Friday, April 17, 2020
NY hospital's 'Butterfly Wall' celebrates treated COVID-19 patients

WHITE PLAINS, New York (WABC) -- A hospital in Westchester County has found a unique way to celebrate its patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

White Plains Hospital has created what's being called a Butterfly Wall.

For every patient who has been treated at the hospital for coronavirus and is now recovering, a butterfly is placed on the wall.

There are about 400 butterflies posted so far.

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