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>We usually average 240 patients a day. For the last week, we averaged fewer than 100. That means our patients in this diverse, low-income community are afraid
by interestica 7y ago
>We usually average 240 patients a day. For the last week, we averaged fewer than 100. That means our patients in this diverse, low-income community are afraid to come to the ER for non-COVID care.
It's weird to draw this conclusion. It may be likely that the reduced number of ER visits are instead tied to: less driving, staying home, less work stress, fewer dangerous activities, fewer human interactions, etc.