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Hospitalizations continue to climb

When CivicCon held a session with local health care leaders on Monday, Nov. 23, Escambia County’s dashboard reported 90 hospitalizations. Today, the county reports 108– a 20% increase for one-week. The hospitalizations have doubled since Nov. 2.

Monday, Nov. 16 – 86

Monday, Nov. 9 – 61

Monday,  Nov 2 – 54

Monday, Oct. 26 – 44

Monday, Oct. 19 – 35

 

Local hospitals have  431 beds available according to the dashboard. How many can be dedicated for COVID  patients without the hospitals shutting down surgeries and other care?

 

 

 

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