PBS NewsHour

HHS survey reveals major COVID-19 challenges for hospitals

Clip: 04/06/2020 | 5m 57s | Video has closed captioning.

A new report from the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services offers a snapshot of what hospitals are facing nationwide as the coronavirus spreads. A survey of more than 320 hospitals found week-long waits for COVID-19 test results, insufficient staff to run ventilators and shortages of basic cleaning supplies. Assistant Inspector General Ann Maxwell joins Judy Woodruff.