The recent rise in Alabama coronavirus cases – one official described as a “tidal wave” – will soon sink into state hospitals.
In the state alone, 3, .. new or potential case COVID-19 has been added, according to state estimates on Tuesday alone. As of Tuesday, 17,785 people in the state had been admitted to the hospital due to Kovid-1, a rise in hospital admissions in recent weeks.
The recent rise in Alabama coronavirus cases – an official described it as a “tidal wave” – will soon sink into state hospitals. (iStock)
Although hospitals have not yet reported beds or staff shortages, a hospital official has expressed concern that the increase in recent cases could be exactly what it is.
“Now we’re going into the holiday season and we’re really in a position in the next two to three weeks that compromises our ability to provide health care,” said GN Merazzo, director of the University’s Department of Infectious Diseases. Alabama at Birmingham, according to AL.com.
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“We are very careful not to use alarmist terminology. We are very careful to always try to be scientifically accurate in our communication. But I think this is the time when we should start thinking about the image of the tidal wave, the image of the tsunami.
“If you look at the state of our ICU beds in Alabama right now, it’s not particularly optimistic,” Merezo added, adding that the number does not include new cases from the Thanksgiving gathering.
Health officials across the country have warned that such festivals are likely to lead to cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks.
“You can see the real need to set up ancillary care locations in three weeks,” she continued. “I hope that doesn’t happen. Are we paying attention to the situation that New York City experienced in March? Again, it depends. Thanksgiving is upon us, which means the holiday season is in full swing. “
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It’s too late to stop Thanksgiving-related spikes, while it’s not too late to stop such Christmas-related spikes, Mara Razo said. She urged the Alabami people to be as careful as possible during the holiday season, such as avoiding large gatherings and wearing face masks for people who do not live in the same household.
“We just have to continue to present people with the facts,” Merazo said, according to AL.com. “Appeal to their good nature. Appeal to the spirit of their community and simply request that they help us for the next few months, until we get enough vaccines to help save people for the rest of the year. “
With the news coming, U.S. The Kovid-1 hospital is set to top 100,000 in the coming days – a new record pped after being admitted to the hospital last week when they peaked at 90,000.
