THREAD: We are dealing with a global pandemic and right now #FactsMatter. I am a huge wonk and the person who brings data and spreadsheets to a lively discussion. So take a look at some numbers provided within this thread and #LetsTalkData! #txlege

From http://worldmeters.info 

World numbers:
1,587,709 cases
94,888 deaths

USA
458,445 cases
16,312 deaths

Texas Department of State Health Services numbers from April, 8th
19,230 cases
199 deaths - now 202
106,134 tests

#LetsTalkData

In Texas, 170 of 254 counties have at least 1 positive test. And to top it all off, Texas is dead last in America when it comes to testing for #COVID19 per capita. The following tweet, gives some perspective. #LetsTalkData

Texas is administering 3,452 tests/MM (per million people)

America as a whole, on average is at 6,978 tests/MM.

New York is testing 20k/MM

Louisiana is testing 18k/MM

Massachusetts, Washington DC and Washington State are all testing at 12k/MM. #LetsTalkData

I have stressed the importance of testing and have suggested we use the model South Korea has used to flatten the curve there. We must absolutely do better. Enough talk, we need more action. #LetsTalkData #COVID19 #txlege