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We don't have the surge capacity necessary to handle this outbreak. That's the bottom line and will be the trigger for shutting down everything else in an attem
by allovernow 7y ago
We don't have the surge capacity necessary to handle this outbreak. That's the bottom line and will be the trigger for shutting down everything else in an attempt to lessen the load on overburdened hospitals.
And it's not just beds. It's personnel too. CDC is preparing for 96MM cases. 5% hospitalization is already 4.8MM beds spread out over a couple months.
Not to mention if you don't quarantine the cases in the hospital already sick people are going to get the virus and likely die. This is a logistical nightmare.