In Springfield #Missouri, Mercy Hospital now has 120 Covid patients; 5% fully vaccinated. Two COVID ICUs and Step Down Units. Almost everyone in the ICU on ventilators. Sadly, numbers will rise among the unvaccinated. The #DeltaVariant is 96% of new cases in Missouri.
Mercy Hospital announced mandatory vaccinations by September 30
It's also important to note that if you're admitted because of COVID then you're sick. Your oxygen saturation is less than 90%. One way, hospitals have kept occupancy manageable is by discharging patients with home oxygen canisters and pulse oximeters.
We're fortunate to live in a country with plentiful vaccines to prevent lung damage from COVID. Nearly all COVID deaths in the US now are among the unvaccinated.
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This the second 🧵dedicated to precious children hospitalized with COVID and #MISC, but luckily #TheySurvivedCovid. Three other threads memorialize pediatric #SoulsLostToCovid. By telling their stories, we can learn from their experiences.
🧵This is the 3rd thread dedicated to the precious children that have died from COVID during this never-ending pandemic. By telling their stories we'll ensure that their memories live on #SoulsLostToCovid
This is really irresponsible. Over 125 adults & youth from a Galveston County #Texas church camp event have tested positive for COVID.
The Clear Creek Community Church youth ministry camp was held at a facility near Giddings, Texas, last month. abc13.com/clear-creek-co…
"Additionally, hundreds more were exposed to COVID-19 at camp. And hundreds of others were likely exposed when infected people returned home from camp. We seek to remain in contact with those impacted"
🧵This is the 2nd thread dedicated to the precious children that have died from COVID during this never-ending pandemic. By telling their stories we'll ensure that their memories live on #SoulsLostToCovid
In #Arizona, 526 new COVID cases and 22 additional deaths were reported today... there are also 136 patients hospitalized in ICUs across the state because of COVID. Only 40% of the population is fully vaccinated. The pandemic is far from over. ktar.com/story/4540412/…
Sedona Ranch Retreats in Arizona, says people vaccinated against COVID will be "refused service."
"We are a mask-free retreat center. We do not offer any services or stay in our property if you have received the COVID shot." newsweek.com/arizona-retrea…
Last month, the White Mountain Community Dance Hall in Show low #Arizona closed for two weeks following a COVID outbreak. When last updated, 14 of 70 attendees contracted COVID after western dancing indoors. They're scheduled to reopen today. wmicentral.com/news/latest_ne…
In Pagosa Springs #Colorado a Walmart had to be closed b/c of a growing outbreak - so far 10 employees have COVID, of which 6 are unvaccinated; 2 vaxxed; the last two are 🤷🏽. Many unvaccinated employees are awaiting test results. pagosasun.com/2021/07/01/cov…
“This is one of the largest outbreaks we’ve investigated to-date in Archuleta County. With the more severe #DeltaVariant spreading, this outbreak should serve as a reminder for unvaccinated residents to get the vaccine”
Like many states across the US the honor system is being used to determine who should wear masks in the store: “masks are only required in certain places for people who are not fully vaccinated”