There’s a new estimate and I want to share it with you - not because I’m certain it’s completely accurate, but because it’s the best effort that’s been made public and it gives us at least a sense of what we’re in for.
So that means **we still have the time and ability to minimize the loss of life in our state.**
There are lots of reasons for that - none of which have to do with our state and all of which have to do with the federal response - but it’s a reality.
We just didn't get enough test kits fast enough.
We just have to take social distancing very seriously for the next several weeks.
How seriously WE take this will ultimately determine the mortality rate.
- We’ve only received 17% of the PPE that we requested from the federal government. That’s not good, and it’s why we’re sourcing from everywhere we can find and working with North Carolina manufacturers to switch production to PPE if at all possible.
- The U.S. Corps of Engineers is helping us scout for places that could be used as hospital expansions.
Stay strong. WE CAN DO THIS.
More updates soon,
Jeff