Texas reported a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Monday—weeks after Republican Greg Abbott took the lead among governors in easing social distancing measures to help bring jobs back.
There are currently 1,935 COVID-19 patients in hospitals across the state, topping the previous hospitalization record on May 5, according to new data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Texas was among the first states to relax its statewide stay-at-home order, allowing it to expire April 30th and some businesses to resume operations May 1st.
The coronavirus has infected more than 75,400 people in Texas, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in Texas reached a low of 4.27% toward the end of May but has since jumped to 7.55%, according to the state's health department.
The Arizona Department of Health Services director sent out a letter this weekend, informing hospitals in the state to "fully activate" their facility emergency plans.
In doing so, the hospitals are going to be preparing surge beds, cross-training staff, and possibly reducing or suspending elective surgeries to "ensure adequate bed capacity for both COVID and non-COVID admissions."
The Saturday letter states the hospitals need to identify additional ICU and inpatient beds to meet the 50-percent additional bed increase.
The state's hospitals now must determine whether or not to move their facilities from conventional care to contingency care, and also prepare for crisis care.
As the cases grow, Republican Governor Doug Ducey continues to weigh the costs.
"What we're after nationally, and in Arizona, is a sustainable strategy on how to balance the economic impacts and the public health risks."
The recent COVID-19 ICU data is not what state leaders are eager to see.
"As of today, we had about 23% of ICU beds reported available across the state," said Jessica Rigler, ADHS. In other words, more than 75% of Arizona's ICU beds are in use right now.
And it is not just beds that are rapidly dwindling.
On Friday, ADHS reported the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, while medical centers across the state had 1,234 coronavirus inpatients and 718 emergency room visits.
Banner Health says they are seeing a steady climb in coronavirus cases in Arizona and they have reached capacity for patients receiving ECMO treatment.
NC Car Race Draws Thousands After Dubbing Itself A 'Protest'
A North Carolina speedway drew a crowd of more than 2,000 spectators in defiance of the state's coronavirus restrictions after declaring the race a “protest.”
The governor's office had warned Ace Speedway in Elon earlier this week that a crowd of more than 25 would violate the state's Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions. -snip
Idiots.
Originally posted by Robtard
NC Car Race Draws Thousands After Dubbing Itself A 'Protest'A North Carolina speedway drew a crowd of more than 2,000 spectators in defiance of the state's coronavirus restrictions after declaring the race a “protest.”
The governor's office had warned Ace Speedway in Elon earlier this week that a crowd of more than 25 would violate the state's Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions. -snip
Idiots.
Are those protesting George Floyd's murder idiots?
HYG:
Originally posted by Robtard
Trumpers really need to decide if the lock-downs and social distancing are legit or if it's a "Liberal hoax to hurt Trump", as it can't be both.As far as the **protestors, they are putting themselves and others in danger and they're nincompoops for doing so, but I also get it, yet another Black man was murdered by racist cops and that hits people right in their emotions, understandably so. To many of their credit, they are wearing facemask, so that's some level of protection.
** I'm referring to the actual protestors, the ones speaking out against Floyd's murder at the hands of racist cops, not the people out their using this as an excuse to break something and/or loot, they're just criminals.
Originally posted by Surtur
Okay, so you agree those protesting are also idiots? Good.
You and your silly equalization tactics.
Reality: The people protesting institutional racism during a pandemic are idiots with a righteous cause vs a bunch of morons who just want to watch some cars going in an oval for 4 hours.
FFS, at least risk other people's health for a decent car race.
Originally posted by Robtard
You and your silly equalization tactics.Reality: The people protesting institutional racism during a pandemic are idiots with a righteous cause vs a bunch of morons who just want to watch some cars going in an oval for 4 hours.
FFS, at least risk other people's health for a decent car race.
Lol you're not somehow more protected from the virus cuz your cause is "righteous". Either a person is an idiot if they are out for non-essential reasons and not practicing social distancing or they are not.
EDIT: On a separate note lets set aside the car racing. Were those going out to protest the lockdown idiots?
Originally posted by Robtard
NC Car Race Draws Thousands After Dubbing Itself A 'Protest'A North Carolina speedway drew a crowd of more than 2,000 spectators in defiance of the state's coronavirus restrictions after declaring the race a “protest.”
The governor's office had warned Ace Speedway in Elon earlier this week that a crowd of more than 25 would violate the state's Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions. -snip
Idiots.
Don't worry, the science and data is not on the side of the government, here.
They'll be fine. 👆
Best thing they can do is go outside to combat SARS infections.
Originally posted by Surtur
Lol you're not somehow more protected from the virus cuz your cause is "righteous". Either a person is an idiot if they are out for non-essential reasons and not practicing social distancing or they are not.
I did not say or imply any form of special immunity, so your strawman has been noted again. Just that I understand people protesting due to a grievous injustice.
Originally posted by dadudemon
Don't worry, the science and data is not on the side of the government, here.They'll be fine. 👆
Best thing they can do is go outside to combat SARS infections.
A babylon bee article sort of predicted this lol. It was about people disguising themselves as rioters in order to attend church.
I can't tell if it's a good thing or a bad thing that real life more and more is starting to resemble headlines from the babylon bee and the onion.