Wow. The Corpus Christi area has seen its number of COVID-19 cases TRIPLE in just 8 days. The state reports they are down to just 9 available ICU beds for a region that includes 12 counties. That isn't a typo. 9!
This region includes big beach getaway areas nearby like Port Aransas and South Padre Island.
In response Gov. Greg Abbott is halting elective surgeries in Nueces County to free up hospital beds. He's also halting them in three big border counties that include Brownsville, McAllen and Laredo.
"As these counties experience a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we are committed to working alongside hospitals to help ensure that every COVID-19 patient who needs a bed will have access to one," Abbott said in statement to media.
Last week Abbott halted elective surgeries in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas
