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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down
COVID cases, hospitalizations down By Megan McNeil | February 3, 2021 at 5:58 PM MST - Updated February 3 at 5:59 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) -The light at the end of the tunnel is looking brighter as vaccines roll out and are administered, and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on a decline, but health leaders warn the community to not let their guard down.
The Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases keeps track of the reproduction and spread of COVID-19. According to them, most of the country, and Arizona, are seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases.
âWhile that is very good news, it is worth noting that the positivity rate is still very high,â said Dr. Marjorie Bessel, Banner Health Chief Clinical Officer.
Maricopa County offers free hotel rooms to those who canât isolate at home COVID-19 rendering, file image. (Source: WIS) By KOLD News 13 Staff | December 29, 2020 at 6:03 PM MST - Updated December 29 at 6:04 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - People with COVID-19 who need a place to safely isolate themselves can now check into a hotel room for free. Thatâs thanks to a program through Maricopa County geared toward limiting the spread of the virus.
On any given day, there are around 20 people staying in a county-rented room at no cost, according to a report by AZ Family. Though the county has rented out 30 rooms so far, county officials say they can add more if need be.
The tears are back : Arizona ICU nurse details what work is like inside the hospital
An Arizona ICU nurse does not mince words when detailing what work and life are like during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tough shifts and a potential surge that he fears will only get worse.
By: KNXV Staff
and last updated 2020-12-16 21:49:08-05
PHOENIX â An Arizona ICU nurse does not mince words when detailing what work and life are like during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tough shifts and a potential surge that he fears will only get worse. As soon as I park, I have very low expectations these days, said Eddy De La Torre, a nurse at a Phoenix-area hospital. It sucks to say that but it s just bad all around.