Top HHS official says 'simple' behavior changes would curb pandemic

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Steps like closing bars and wearing masks could have the same impact for containing the coronavirus as widespread economic shutdowns, says Adm. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at HHS.

Only four states have seen a decrease in cases over the last two weeks, according to the NBC analysis, while 28 states and territories have seen a two-week case increase of at least 50 percent.

He said that while some individual hospitals may have shortages of protective equipment, about three-quarters have at least a 15-day supply of personal protective equipment and only 2 percent have under three days in supply. He also noted the surge in testing capacity that’s quadrupled since April, as well as advances in treatments.

“We know what to do with this, but we have to have people on board doing it. And if you do get sick, the good news is, we know how to treat you better on the ventilator, we have dexamethasone, remdesivir, the mortality rate is going very, very much down,” he said. “I’m not trying to paint a rosy picture, but we are definitely in a better spot than we were in March and April, but we have to take this incredibly seriously.”

 

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A day late and .....

Events were not inspired by genuine concern on issues in our society BUT fostered by political calculations linked to the next presidential election.

This is what the msm won't show you

Ugh protecting 45 again? Stop!!

Where was this message 2 months ago? Or 2 weeks ago? Are medical workers get N-95’s every day? Will school teachers? How about some good old fashioned “buy war bonds” kind of effort? .. no?

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