Coronavirus Update: Russian Military Cargo Plane With 60 Tons Of Medical Supplies Arrives In New York

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Nations around the world are coming together to fight the coronavirus crisis.

On Wednesday, a Russian military cargo plane landed at JFK Airport with 60 tons of ventilators, masks and other essentials.

The supplies will directly help people in New York and New Jersey.

The supplies were delivered following a call Monday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.