Today is National Nurses Day and several public agencies paid tribute at Cedars Sinai Hospital in West Los Angeles
Various videos captured by local media from helicopters show at least 50 units between patrols, ambulances and fire trucks paying tribute and showing their appreciation to the nurses for the National Nurses Day.
Thanks to all the nurses! #ThankYouNurses pic.twitter.com/CDHpXeH2dE
– Los Angeles County (@CountyofLA) May 6, 2020
The celebration is given every May 6 of each year since 1982 to highlight the important role that nurses have in society. Today in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that crosses the los angeles county, the tribute felt more emotional.
Video from Sky5 shows a procession of first responders headed to @CedarsSinai in the Beverly Grove area to thank health care workers on National Nurses Day https://t.co/0H7Tvh9Gab pic.twitter.com/zmcYw7SgPo
– KTLA (@KTLA) May 6, 2020
The emotional show of support was held in the neighborhood of West hollywood just outside the hospital Cedars Sinai minutes ago and had the participation of various public agencies such as the fire departments, the police and the sheriff.
Watch Live: SoCal's Nurses Day salute. https://t.co/orMNIaxfJM https://t.co/NIVaeE5ZmD
– NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) May 6, 2020
@LAPDHQ @LASDHQ @LAFD and other first responders rode in a motorcade through West Hollywood to honor frontline medical workers on National Nurses Week. @Sling also gave away free gas to healthcare workers. More on the tributes and show of support @CBSLA at 11am and KCAL9 at 12pm pic.twitter.com/Ai1AdXn2x1
– Kandiss Crone (@KandissCroneTV) May 6, 2020
The latest data shared by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health last week they confirmed almost 3,000 cases of coronavirus in health personnel.