NEW THIS MORNING: The number of people hospitalized in Tennessee for #COVID19 continues its dramatic rise. 984 people statewide with confirmed cases, more than double three weeks ago. 1/ 
Add in suspected #COVID19 cases, and that number stands at an all-time high of 1,416 patients statewide. 2/
As of yesterday, Tennessee was down to 17% hospital bed availability and 16% ICU bed availability. That's 326 ICU beds available statewide. 3/3
In Nashville, hospital floor bed capacity had dropped to 18% percent - below 20% target. ICU bed capacity still at 23%. Dr. Alex Jahangir: "With the high number of new cases, our resources could get stretched." 4/4
This notion from the deniers that the death rate is the only thing that matters is pure foolishness. We’re getting better at keeping people alive, but more people spending weeks in the hospital fighting for their lives is a thing too! 🤦♂️
