Photo - SAN PEDRO LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA USA - MARCH 27 United States Navy Hospital Ship USNS Mercy arrives at the Port of Los Angeles to assist with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on March 27 2020 in San Pedro Los Angeles California United States The ship holds 1000 beds which will be used to treat non-coronavirus patients in an effort to free up hospital beds for those suffering from COVID-19 The ships 800 medical personnel will help ease the burden on the regions hospitals as they grapple with the pandemic (Photo by Xavier CollinImage Press Agency)