These 6 states are now in COVID-19 critical situations, experts say
On the basis of infection rates, positive tests and other criteria, they are states to fear.
Thecoronavirus pandemic continues to hit the difficult country and states across the country seeSuperngurge numbers. Trying to stay at the top of the data can be overwhelming, but COVID experts now act-epidemiologists, health professionals and public policy specialists, among other things - continue to keep an updated card where they crop figures for Evaluate the risk of coronavirus in each state. On the basis of their evaluation, these are currently six states at "critical" risk levels COVID-19. And for more your personal risk,The CDC says if you live or work here, you need a weekly CVID-19 test.
1 Alabama
Alabama is in a "critical" situation, according to Covid Act now, thanks to aHigh infection rate (The number of people the person sick infective) of 1.10 and a high positive test rate of 13.2%. Although the state seems to have a sufficient number of ICU beds available for coronavirus patients, it does not have enough contact tracers to trace new infections. As of July 2,The New York Times almost39,000 coronavirus cases In Alabama and more than 970 deaths. And more about the propagation of Alabama and its neighboring states,That's why Coronavirus exploded in the south, "said Harvard Doctor.
2 Arizona
The situation in Arizona is disastrous because Covid Act now sees it. Three of the four categories that the site uses to assess the risks appears in the "Critical" category: thePositive test rate of 24%, 100% of the necessary ICU beds used and the capacity of contact tracers to be traced only three percent of new cases in 48 hours. The 1.21 Arizona infection rate is simply considered "high". From now on, there is more than84,150 cases of coronaviruses In the state, with about 1,725 death. And for more than the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations,This state marks patients to see who will get COVID care.
3 Florida
In Florida, the rate of infection of 1.38 and the positive test rate of 15.9%, which means that the virus extends quickly and not enough tests is in progress.high risk. And despite a good score for the remaining number of ICU beds, the lack of sufficient contact tracers put it in Covid's "critical" category. Floridanew cases more than doubled Last week; Currently, there isNearly 159,000 coronavirus cases in the state, and about 3,550 deaths. And for more information on states with the greatest risk of COVID-19,Your risk of contracting coronavirus is the highest in these two states.
4 Idaho
Like Florida, the new cases of Idaho coronavirus have more than doubled last week, with Reuters reporting a116.3% increased. It's not a surprise, then, to see the state added to the "Critical" list of COVID ACT now.Idaho infection rate 1.44 is particularly high, but the state also has a high positive test rate of 11% and not enough contact tracers to track the growing number of new cases. As of July 2, Idaho hasNearly 6,380 cases Covid-19And there was a little over 90 deaths.
5 Missouri
Missouri's figures may not appear as alarming as those in other states, but taken together, COVID ACT now calls the "critical" situation. Although the state gets good grades for the number of ICU beds available, the Missouri has aHigh infection rate 1,18, which indicates that the virus is spreading rapidly. Combine with a moderate positive test rate of 6.1% and that enough contact traces to trace 3% of new infections, and you get a state in the red, the evaluation of COVID ACT Now. There is nowNearly 23,600 coronavirus cases In Missouri, with about 1,050 dead. And for more your personal risk Covid-19,That's how much you are likely to get coronavirus this year, says the doctor.
6 Caroline from the south
South Carolina was in the new new for itsRising coronavirus fares among young people, and theThe epidemics returned the back at one of its popular tourist destinations. COVID ACT has now added the state to its "critical" category based on theHigh infection and positive test rate1.23 and 13.9%, respectively. According to the site, South Carolina also has enough contact tracers to follow six percent of new coronavirus infections. There are currently around 37,920 case In the state, with about 765 dead. And for more information up to date, Sign up for our daily newsletter .
