We will never know how many people have been infected with this virus.

NY’s systems are down. The calls won’t go through, and my food stamps are missing. The jobs are gone and the rent still needs to be paid. What the heck

These people don't understand the capacity of this pandemic. It's truly scary.

Disgusting that this is happening in one of the richest countries in the world, in the financial and media capital of the world. We need Medicare for All, these people need money NOW!

Yes we are a Nation of Immigrants. Protect the Elderly. They paid their dues!

This hits me hard when the Chinese lady said 'God bless America'. Despite the circumstances, these people still believe in America. They still believe in the country that shouldn't & wouldn't have betrayed them.

Seeing the old woman thanking Don Lee for taking care of them made me misty-eyed, especially when he said "No need to thank me, we are all one family."

$5000 for a COVID-19 test? Oh America.... Still trying to make profits in this tough situation

its truly sad , free healthcare should've been introduced for everyone earlier but here we are.....

My mom who is 73 years old is quarantined alone, no one has helped her, I'm immune compromised and not one person in my development has asked if I needed anything, barely surviving. People who care about others are the people who care and make a difference, just don't forget about those who are being ignored. I'm 45 minutes from NYC on Long Island and here there has been no one here that cares! Be safe everyone♥️😷

Thank you so much AJ+ for bringing us these stories. Much love from Los Angeles. Stay strong New York.

It’s so disappointing to be American and read the comments ☹️ we didn’t all vote for our president. It wasn’t always like this.

$5000 dollars for covid test?? It's expensive! Here you can pay for RM500-600 ($120) for a test. But it is free when the government find out you are close contact with a positive covid patient.

that cough at the beginning had me lookin over my shoulderLOL

Once again the good folks at Al Jazeera bring us the news that no one else will. You are what PBS use to be. Thank you.

"It's more than basic sustenance, it's the respect that we have for our seniors, they have done so much that it's time for us to show up for them."

Makes me sad for the people struggling right now, I am too. I have had no work for two months. If it wasn't for my SSD I would be screwed. I warms my heart for the Chinese American guy feeding the elderly, he's a really good guy.

Every point that Bernie raised about what's wrong with the richest country in the world in his campaign is proving its validity. The world is watching and criticizing the broken healthcare and education system in this country. Hoping for the best and wishing my Amerian friends a better future. Stay safe y'all.

Don is a saint, compassion level 10, my love and respect...

Do a story on how Africans and foreigners are being treated in China during the pandemic.

The first guy made me feels so sad, its great that he's recovered

Remember that American dream we grew up with? Parents, teachers, celebs, all telling us to about that American dream?? Yeah... Never thought it turned out to be a nightmare. Never thought that the "richest" country in the world would be this fake. If you ain't rich in america, good luck. Cuz you will definitely need it.

Don is one of the greats. Class right there!

The little Chinese elderly lady saying "God bless America" made me break down. Everyone is dealing with this, directly or indirectly.

To Don and all others, thank you for your generosity to our elders.

Helping the elderly and helping each other

You know, when the general public feels like they have to act for themselves, sacrifice themselves, fix things for themselves and others, it's the biggest sign of a government not doing enough....

This is heartbreaking. If this poor white man is struggling like this, imagine what minorities are going through because of the lack of education, financial resources that minorities have been denied and the systemic racism that our government refuses to stop administering to those communities

I wonder what would happen if bernie sanders was president.

I have a feeling someone wants to profit from this.

When she said “God Bless America “ that got me.

Sad how hard to even get tested

Stay strong New York!!

i don't get it, US$5k for a test?? How much exactly are these people making from these tests?? In my country Malaysia at private hospitals it's just RM800/900, which is around US$200. But at government hospitals it's free. The health ministry are even testing foreigners/migrant workers after there was an outbreak at a place in Kuala Lumpur; for free.. People need to be tested so that they an be isolated & get treatment, how else is the country going to get well if you don't test & get them treatment.. USA is one heck of a weird place. It's as if the President & the government hates it own people.. Greatest nation in the world? I don't think so. I'm so grateful i wasn't born & living in America.

"God Bless America" She's cute..My elders don't get it either be safe Keep them safe they can't do it alone..

You can survive forever on sardines and beans.

Wow. I was close to tears with watching this. How ppl are faced with so much difficult times. And seeing someone cooking and delivering meals to help others. God bless you.

Private for profit healthcare considers a pandemic a profit windfall without being held accountable for performance...

This 😷 has brought the best (charity) and worst (anti-Chinese racism) of 🇺🇸. 04:50 "What Black people✊🏿, Trans people, w♀️men have been goin' through all this time is just like what people are experiencing now." Damn right.

Thank u guys so much for this Video 👏🏽👏🏽 Nd I Would jus lik to say an extra special Thank You 🙏🏽 To the man Don I believe his name is for delivering those meals to the elderly Asian community. God Bless You! Truly ❤️ Your Humble work Nd Humility truly does not got unnoticed nor Unappreciated 😩👌🏽😊

No testing means no contact tracing. And 5k for a coronavirus test?!

To all the americans watching this, i pray yall stay strong and successfully combat this virus even with a poor leadership. And to all those that lost their family members, my heart goes out to you and your family.... needless deaths are rising all because of a president's incompetency....

I want to cry u did this episode. Chinese plus minority. One million likes

We the U.S CITIZENS pay the DEMOCRATS and the REPUBLICANS! BECAUSE OF SO MANY U.S CITIZENS OUT OF WORK I STRONGLY BELIEVE THE DEMOCRATS and the REPUBLICANS SHOULDN'T GET PAID EITHER! ESPECIALLY THE DEMOCRATS WHO WANT TO ASSIST THE ILLEGALS. UNITE U S CITIZENS AND CALL YOUR STATE GOVERNOR AND FILE A COMPLAINT! UNITED WE STAND!! DIVIDED WE FALL!!

respect to your efforts with supporting and looking out for the senior citizens! :)

i live in new york and i am saddened by the xenophobia going on. our local chinese restaurants owner is a good man and the people he fed when they couldnt afford the food attacked him and his wife. its disgusting. racism is disgusting.

No politician will be held responsible for the suicide of an unemployed young man or woman who has lost hope. But they believe they will be held responsible for the immediate death of a 94-year old from, or with, COVID-19. Should have lived within our means. I remember when NY went broke in 1975 and went hat in hand to DC and was turned down. Tightened our belts for 25 years, then 9/11 then fell back to the old way of doing business.

Don, what an incredible man to band the community together quickly to get people fed and safe.

The Coronavirus death rate for 80 years olds is 14.8%. Patients ages 70 to 79 years have a death rate of 8% and those ages 60 to 69 have a death rate of 3.6%. (Younger age groups have lower death rates; 1.3% for those 50 to 59; 0.4% for the age group 40 to 49; and just 0.2% for people ages 10 to 39.)

What a lovely video of compassionate people!

10/10 to New Yorkers for being amazing souls

That's strange how NYC does not have food. They always had food. I use to work and volunteer there so I know. I pray for them.

Great video.

This looks like the end of a dystopian movie.

My biggest fear is that when a cure is found, whoever owns it will charge an arm and a leg for it. Which means that only people with the right insurance or the right amount of money will benefit from it while everyone else will have to fend for themselves. Or it will be made into a treatment instead of a cure where patients will have to take it on a weekly or monthly basis and get charged for it every step of the way.

I’m only 2 minutes in and I’m on the verge of tears. 🎈

$5,000 for a covd test? Isnt that highway robbery? This is free in our country, the philippines. And we are not a rich country. I know its also free in many countries in asia. Govt encourages people to get a test to get a real picture of the situation. Besides if test are not free, people will not want to get a test and if theyre positive they would infect a lot of people. Test and hospitalization due to covid is free in many countries including ours. And i was informed by govt that a korean made test kit cost $150 but a locally developed rapid test kit only cost $25. But of course its free for us, citizens. Also govt is providing relief packs including rice, coffee, canned goods to every family and they also get cash. Senior citizens gets more too. Pres duterte has ordered all tenants to waive rents for a month. Credit card companies have waived fees, interest and penalties and is providing emergency cash assistance. We are a third world country and so we expect US to be better but this video showed otherwise

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord..," Acts 3:19

World has really went upside down. Goes to show how weak the creations are, including human beings

The numbers of ppl that are tested positive are massive & the scarier thing is that there are SO many ppl who aren’t able to get checked...imagine what the numbers truly are...😳

If I don't find a job soon, jumping out the window Is the best option.

God bless America

Why dont they call South Korea on speed dial? They have plenty of tests to test people. They just sent 500,000 tests kits to Maryland, thanks to the help of the Governor's wife, who is South Korean, who single handedly negotiated a contract with a South Korean biotech company along with the South Korean ambassador to the US. Is one person can do this. Why cant a major city like NYC do it? Just doesnt make sense.

It is when you couldnt breath, that's when you will be brought to the hospital. If you have a minor symtoms you need to isolate yourself at home.

Now that was just f#$&%'d up... basically "give us your money or your life" and being around children in a school setting not considered high risk?! OMG poor guy so glad he's okay... what a damn shame...

Shame on the president and his whole team and even the IRS

😷 Thank You!

I have been living a life full of struggling working jobs a they fired me because they don't like me and they think i don't deserve the money so I'm not stressed I'm not caught up I'm brought up ..🌏

Really sad but true.

Essential businesses and online businesses will be the backbone of our economy for the while, and taxes/money circulations will begin to reflect that if this goes on any longer. Economically, we will recover, even if it’s not entirely the same as before. Hopefully people will begin to see the system that’s broken and begin to fix it. Our government needs to be for the people by the people. Not for big corporation by the wealthy.

Gos bless those going above and beyond to care for those in need!

when that lady said god bless america 🥺 even though america has failed her, the community spirit is inspiring 🥺🥺

Economic activities should be opened noted that people comply to safety guidelines. But what is happening now, people are not following the safety measures. Some of them are just selfish.

It's even worse for poor, disabled,elderly,minorities especially those who are homeless and waiting for government housing if you're a gay single guy you're not only lonely but have no one

Meanwhile, three quarantines later, I find myself the sole provider for three high risk elderly people, while I, myself am considered high risk, the others rate higher, so I do the going out, like it or not. I’ve no work, lost my medical insurance, don’t qualify for anything.

Welcome to Gaza.

Test and quarantine all infected people. DO NOT send infected people home. Quarantine them away from the hospital. Send only the severe cases to the hospital. Send only non contagious recovered patients home. See S. Korea's response. They did it right!

so the Chinese community looks after each other while the Blacks worry about stupid shit and a White guy breaks quarantine laws.

We are going through and I lost my job and lost my uncle to Covid 19 there’s no income single household parent sad I pray to God that there going to be light at the end of the tunnel I’m hopeful

I've been on and off sick since december.

This guy is my life..hanging on the phone when you feel like you can- Trying to make the right moves.. Yep America ..no safety net when everyone is in free fall

Anyone got Junior's IG? I'd like to help if I can.

Thank god we🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 have a free healthcare.

The response of the states to this is unacceptable. Taxpayers money goes to the city managers and hospitals to prepare for emergencies. For months they could have put a plan in place.

Dissolve Division = we are ONE. Everything must collapse before we can begin again. EVERY SYSTEM. Then we can begin with equality, transparency and community. No more 1%.

Upstate NY has set up a drive up testing sites for free testing

Dude,this is sad 😷😷😷😢😢😢

From this video I learnt that why America has the highest cases.

It isnt only bad in usa but everywhere the same. I got laid off from. Job & we dont get anything from the govt. So we're living on borrowed time, Its a minus every month.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. We sometimes get sold a whole lot of chicken feed about how greener this or that country is.Now covid-19 has laid bare how artificial some green grass are. It will be well soon,let's hold on for a little while.

The coughing TRIGGERED ME!!!!🥴😬

first time I heard that donut hole analogy. and wow, explains so much of middle class struggle.

Yes, we should care about everyone. We should all have health insurance without going broke. If we all have health insurance it would keep all citizens healthier. We should care about the working poor, remember they want thier kids to do better.

May I ask the senior center Don works for? Does he only serve one borough?

Wow it’s surprising how one call caused schools across NYC closed. Kids must be loving 🥰 him.

So Sad 😭

Follow the money.

and yet someone is filming him when he could have covid....

I dont like how none of our taxes go to free healthcare

I feel so sad for you wonderful people. They won't even allow you people to leave.