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DFW COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 35 percent since Memorial Day

from D Magazine

DFW COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 35 percent since Memorial Day D Magazine As May came to a close in North Texas, COVID-19 related hospitalizations looked to be trending downward and flattening from their peak in mid-May, but an uptick since June has more people in the region’s hospitals than ever due to coronavirus infections. Hospital capacity is not in the danger zone yet, but public officials are getting stronger in their warnings about the need for social distancing and wearing masks. A rush of cases could end elective procedures, force officials to impose shutdowns, and send the economy back into a tailspin. As of June 11, the DFW area had 705 hospitalizations due to COVID-19, up from 521 on Memorial day, a gain of 35 percent. READ MORE

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