Limerick man leading New York's battle with Covid-19

The Irish man leading New York’s response to the coronavirus crisis has told of how the challenging circumstances have led to innovations such as two patients using the one ventilator.

Michael Dowling, who is originally from Knockaderry, Co Limerick, is chief executive of Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in New York state, operating 23 hospitals and almost 800 outpatient facilities.