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While I sincerely hope you have been following the Governor’s weekly press conferences, today I will share a couple threads on the seriousness of the coronavirus spread and the Unified Command’s response. 1/ https://twitter.com/govherbert/status/1321870598918713345
Unfortunately, most states are seeing record numbers of cases and Utah is no exception. Today will be another very bad day. 2/
6 weeks ago I shared a thread about the way that hospitalizations—and death—will always lag behind case numbers. And that warning about overwhelming out healthcare system? We are now seeing 50-70 new daily hospitalizations and it is a reality. 3/ https://twitter.com/spencerjcox/status/1306770916680986624
You have probably seen several articles (and the press conference yesterday) about crisis standards of care. While we still have lots of beds, it’s the people that take care of us—who are exhausted—that are in short supply. 4/ https://www.fox13now.com/news/coronavirus/local-coronavirus-news/utah-nears-a-crisis-of-care-with-covid-19-impacting-hospitals
And I know there are some of you that will accuse us (and even doctors and hospitals) of fear-mongering. So maybe this post from a friend will be more convincing (she just lost her mom and grandpa to Covid and her dad spent 40+ days in the hospital). This is real. 5/
And even if you think that you are young and healthy and this virus won’t hurt you...what happens if you have a car accident or your child has an appendicitis or your dad has a stroke? Full ICU’s can affect everyone. 6/
The good news is that our doctors and nurses and treatments are better at saving lives than ever before. But only if we don’t overwhelm them. We have to slow the spread of this virus and we know how to do it! With colder weather upon us, the next 2 months are critical. 7/
This article is one of the best I’ve seen at explaining in practical terms and situations how to stop the spread. Masks + distance + ventilation is the closest we have to a magic formula. 8/ https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html
The good news is that we are getting better at those things in work, church, retail, healthcare and school settings. The bad news is that we are getting worse in family and social gatherings. 9/
That’s why the state health department recently made changes to the way we measure and respond to this pandemic. Right now almost the entire state is under a mask mandate and social gatherings are limited to 10 or less. 10/ https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-health-guidance-levels/
I know this is an incredibly difficult time and ask. Especially with the holiday season upon us. Some families are having Thanksgiving outside this weekend while the weather is warm and they can stay distanced. Ours will keep it small. Others will wait. We can do this! 11/ https://twitter.com/andrewrsorkin/status/1321799854549536772
In another thread I will share some of the things our remarkable teams are doing to protect the most vulnerable, slow the virus and build the economy. But in the end, only each of us doing our part can stop this thing and save lives. 12/
I love you. And I love this state. I believe in us. We are stronger and more resilient than we know. Testing breakthroughs are close. Therapeutics and vaccines are just a couple months away. Right now is crunch time. #LetsGo! /end
