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'Tidal wave' of coronavirus cases in Alabama could soon overrun state’s hospitals, warns official - Fox News

'Tidal wave' of coronavirus cases in Alabama could soon overrun state’s hospitals, warns official - Fox News

'Tidal wave' of coronavirus cases in Alabama could soon overrun state’s hospitals, warns official - Fox News
Dec 02, 2020 1 min, 0 secs

Alabama’s recent increase in coronavirus cases — what one official described as a “tidal wave” — could soon overwhelm hospitals in the state.

On Tuesday alone, the state added some 3,376 new or probable cases of COVID-19, per state estimates.

Hospitalizations have also been on an upward trend in recent weeks, with 1,785 people in the state hospitalized due to COVID-19, also as of Tuesday.

Alabama’s recent increase in coronavirus cases — what one official described as a “tidal wave” — could soon overwhelm hospitals in the state.

Though hospitals have not yet reported shortages of beds or staff, one hospital official is concerned the recent uptick in cases could cause exactly that. .

“If you look at our ICU bed situation right now in Alabama, it is not particularly optimistic,” Marrazzo added, noting that the numbers do not yet include new cases from Thanksgiving gatherings.

Health officials around the country have warned such festivities will likely lead to an increase in cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks. .

are on track to top 100,000 in the coming days — just after hospitalizations reached a new record high last week when they topped 90,000. 

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