These states can be "after the point" to control Covid-19, says the doctor
The former head of the FDA indicates that "simple interventions" might not be enough to transform things around.
It seems that every day we see aNumber of new coronavirus cases records reported in several states around the country. Some states have suffered peaks, so with regard to these medical experts said areturn to lock could Be the only viable solution to transform things around. And according to an expert, it looks more and more like the only option in places likeFlorida, Arizona and Texas-Alls have regularly reported high files in new cases and hospitalizations since reopening.
"They might bePast the point they can control this Just with simple interventions like trying to have more people to wear masks and persons aware of their social interactions, "former commissioner for the administration of food and drugs (FDA)Scott Gottlieb, MD, told CNBC on June 22.
Gottlieb added that because of the increase in the tests, the next days revealed how much theGrowth rate of new cases is in each of these states. "I think this week will really be a swiveling week so we can get an idea of the situation where things are heading in states such as Florida and Arizona and Texas, whether or not they can grow growth. Exponential or not, "said Gottlieb. Read on details on where these three states are held. And for more problems in the United States, consult5 states that "lose control" of coronavirus, says doctor.
1 Texas
According toChronicle Houston, in addition to declare more than3,800 new cases on June 21stTexas health officials reported COVID-19Hospitalizations have reached record summits over the weekend. In some urban areas such as Houston, where new cases got up at a particularly fast pace, local officials have put in place mask mandates to help slow the propagation. However, at least one expert expert share of Gottlieb's opinion that efforts can be too small too late. Based on current trends in the state, vaccine researcherPeter Hotez, MD, PhD, Professor and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told thethe Chronicle These probable masks "will not suffice". And for more states that see an increase in serious cases of coronaviruses, check6 states that lack hospital beds.
2 Florida
Although Florida State officials initially reported increased tests such as the main engine of new SHIPT cases, it seems that they are increasing less confident in reality. Florida reported a2,926 new additional cases on June 21stAnd, while it is a slight decrease in previous days, CNBC reported that the GOV government.Ron Desantis Recently confirmed that the part of the positive tests is accelerating faster than the number of tests being executed. The percentage of people in Florida positive tests for the virus increased by about 4.2% on June 7 to more than 8% on June 14, according to the Florida Department of Health. And learn how many health experts are waiting for coronavirus in the coming weeks, discoverHow many Americans are CDC predicts will die by mid-July.
3 Arizona
In Arizona, the testing rate of tests has shownA similar rise like the one seen in Florida. The state of the Southwest also recorded more than 2,000 new cases a day for about a week, including2 196 June 22. According to Gottlieb, the key statistic to be monitored in the next days of Arizona, as well as any other state in which the cases are seeds, is the rate of doubling - essentially, how long it is necessary for the number of new cases to double the amount. And for more information up to date,Sign up for our free daily newsletter.
