"The only thing you want absolutely to avoid," says Dr. Fauci
"The only thing you absolutely want to avoid in this country" is not able to take care of someone in need.
Last week, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced that new strict locks were implemented as a result of the undeniable CVIV-19 surge. It is expected that in the coming weeks, other states will follow. According toDr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the main infectious infectious expertise of the nation, the closing of things in the golden state was a good idea to prevent the only thing you want to avoid In a pandemic: hospitals hit the capacity. Read to read to know how to prevent this from happening and ensuring your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Overflowing hospitals are a "very difficult situation"
The situation in California was untenable. ICU beds would otherwise be unavailable for patients in certain areas. The residence order at home is destined to prevent that. "I think it will save them from possibly invading their hospitals," said Mr. Faisci during a virtual Q & A on the future of health care atMilken Institute with Norah O'Donnell of ABC NewsMonday. "I spoke in detail to the California health authorities. They are in a very difficult situation."
He added that they were "just at the CUSP" of "that hospital beds are invaded in the sense of not having enough beds, without having enough qualified personnel - particularly intensive."
"They made a difficult decision, but I think it was the prudent decision where they said," You know, if we continue to climb at the rate, very soon our hospital system, our public health system will be stretched to maximum. So now, it's time to call a waiting time, close it - not indefinitely - but just enough to add some flexibility to the hospital system, "he continued.
If they were not locked up and hospitals hit the capacity, they could have been "significant problems," says."The only thing you absolutely want to avoid in this country, this modern rich country is not able not to take care of a patient whose life depends on your care. It would be a horrible situation to be in. "
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Dr. Fauci says that his fundamentals can prevent another lock.
Its key recommendation to slow the spread of the virus without having to lock? Stick with its fundamental principles, includingmask, Social distancing and avoiding gathering inside -even with the family during the holiday season.
"We can do things like, although it is painful, annoying and sad, we can double on part of that by avoiding some of the things as warm and enjoyable as during the holiday season, to do much less than By trying to keep gatherings for people in the immediate household, "he said. So follow these fundamentals and protect your life and the lives of others, and do not visit these elements.35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
