Mercy Prep Sailors prepare to admit a patient aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy in Los Angeles, March 29, 2020. The Mercy is serving as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients, allowing local hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.22 MB) Tags: USNS Mercy, Navy, Coronavirus Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Abigayle Lutz VIRIN: 200329-N-FK318-1074.JPG Photo Gallery