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Added on the 22/01/2021 18:49:49 - Copyright : AFP EN
If you're unlucky enough to need a bed in an intensive care unit for COVID-19, cross your fingers that you'll get a bed at the right time. That's because ICU patients treated during periods of increased demand are almost twice as likely to die compared to those treated in low-demand periods. UPI reports intensive care units operating at 75% to 100% capacity were classified as 'high demand.' 'Low demand' was classified at less than 25% of capacity. The study showed patients in ICUs operating at high demand had a 94% higher risk for death compared to those in facilities operating at low demand. Hospitals in many parts of the country have reported being overwhelmed with patients requiring ICU treatment during the pandemic. Research suggests up to 30% of COVID-19 patients require treatment in the ICU, with many needing mechanical ventilator support to breathe.
New COVID-19 infections have soared in Los Angeles County, with about one in five residents who get tested receiving positive results. In just over a month, the county doubled its number of infections, climbing from about 400,000 cases on November 30 to more than 800,000 cases on January 2. According to CNN, the deluge of cases has translated to a surge of COVID-19 patients, overwhelming hospitals. Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer says every 15 minutes, one person dies from COVID-19. The situation has become so dire that LA County ambulance crews have been told not to take patients with little chance of survival to hospitals.
At least five Los Angeles County hospitals had to turn patients away on Sunday, citing an 'internal disaster.' In the week before Christmas, the state averaged more than 40,000 new coronavirus infections every day. CNN reports that at some area hospitals, aging infrastructure was unable to keep up with the high number of patients needing oxygen. The issue was not the lack of oxygen itself--rather, the buildings were unable to maintain the necessary pressure to deliver the oxygen. Some hospitals are moving COVID-19 patients down to lower floors to make it easier to pump the oxygen through pipes. There are multiple issues involving oxygen delivery to patients, but generally, the problem is not an absolute shortage of oxygen. Dr. Christina Ghaly Director, Los Angeles County Health Services
As cases of the novel coronavirus surge, California is setting up tents and trailers to use as field hospitals to take in more patients. Hospitals are building field hospitals outside their facilities in an effort to deal with the overflow of COVID-19 patients. The state's 'mass fatality' program is for when 'there are more deaths in a given time period than the local coroner or medical emergency personnel could handle.' California has seen a 19.4% increase in confirmed cases over the past week, with more than 37,000 new cases on Monday alone. Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and UC Irvine will add 50 more beds in mobile units "equipped with running water, lighting and air purifiers."
R&B singer Jeremih is battling the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in an intensive care unit. CNN reports the 33-year-old is on a ventilator to help him breathe. According to a statement from his family, what Jeremih is experiencing 'is rare for a young man his age without underlying conditions.' The singer/songwriter's first Top 10 hit was 2009's 'Birthday Sex.' He's had more hits since and successful collaborations with other artists, including Ty Dolla Sign and YG. Jeremih's family said the virus has 'viciously attacked his body,' and are gratefully asking for continued prayers.
Seoul, Oct 11 (EFE/EPA).- People in South Korea on Monday enjoyed the last day of a prolonged weekend amid concerns over potential spike of new COVID-19 cases.South Korea has recorded a total of 332,816 COVID-19 cases and over 2,500 deaths since the beginning of pandemic. (Camera: JEON HEON-KYUN). B-ROLL OF THE DAILY LIFE OF PEOPLE AMID PANDEMIC IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.
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