The uptick in cases is specifically happening in states that opened without following the protocol to wait for a 2 week decline in cases. Other states are doing better.
Take NYC, for example - tons of protesters there, but wearing masks and outside so they continue to be in good shape........Texas however - packed bars, lots of trips to and from Galveston which has been crazy. Just vacationing in general is too risky.
I wouldn't even travel for a funeral! No thank you.
#AbbottResign

@Yep : It is not my choice to make.

@texas2011 : Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, a Republican who has ••remade himself in the Trumpist mold, made a big public noise about how his state's reopening - in the face of all reasonable advice - would accomplish the twin goals of being safe and restarting the economy.His administration's focus "is keeping Texans safe while restoring their ability to get back to work, open their businesses, pay their bills, and put food on their tables," Abbott claimed in May, when Texas went to "phase 2" of reopening, adding, "we are slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting our most vulnerable."In early June, when the state went to "phase 3," Abbott kept up the clap-happy talk, saying, "The people of Texas continue to prove that we can safely and responsibly open our state for business while containing COVID-19 and keeping our state safe." He promised that officials "will continue to mitigate the spread of this virus, protect public health, and get more Texans back to work and their daily activities."Twenty days later, Abbott was singing a much different tune, going on KBTX-TV and begging people to stay home.B]ecause the spread is so rampant right now, there's never a reason for you to have to leave your home," Abbott told the people he had just promised a rapid return to normal life. "Unless you do need to go out, the safest place for you is at your home."To say the messaging is incoherent is a drastic understatement. The economic theory behind reopening was that because the lockdown had shuttered so many businesses and caused a huge recession, then surely ending the lockdown would mean those businesses and all the economic activity they generate would come roaring back to life.The problem is that restaurants and stores don't magically make money by opening their doors. They need actual customers to come in and spend money. Getting back to work is an empty promise if people show up and find there's little or no work to be done. Paying the bills simply won't happen if there's not enough income coming in for business owners to pay their employees and keep the lights on. Waiters and store clerks can't put food on the table if diners or customers aren't coming in.www.rawstory.com/202 0/06/republicans-scr amble-as-reopening-p roves-to-be-an-

This is how a hospital is built to all the KarensLess than 10% of hospital beds are designated for ICU
There are empty beds in other wards of the hospital but they are not designated a quarantine ICU areaTherefore a hospital administrator can cordon off a whole ward and make more ICU space.Good ole 2 KPRC reported 73% were non covid cases currently in ICU 27% are covidWho is BSing who?

More wringing of hands and knashing of teeth.....
What's the mortality rate? Are these people being treated and sent home? I personally know 2 cases like that recently. Are the beng put on ventilators or just told to self quarantine at home for 2 weeks. There's a big difference between the 2.

@Yep : Yes but they can go to the store by law... Grocery stores are safe from the spread of covid.

@cbp210 : What's SJW?

@flipflop : Social justice warriors.

@texas2011 : Don't tell that to the people that have my house booked. On my beach , it is really just families together and not many plus spread out I saw a group of young people on the rocks and they were spread apart 6 feet so doing so safely.

I spoke to a nurse manager this morning from Methodist and she said she has several floors left to open for patients. Not critical just yet... media definitely slants the truth!

@Dean69 : Of course.

@hutch5801 : Please watch the conference to get the context. We are not in panic mode, there is adequate hospital space.www.click2houston.co m/news/local/2020/06 /25/houston-hospital -leaders-discus

@hutch5801 : Are you and your family in a position that you don't need to work? If you are... you're blessed! But for the rest of us? Who will feed my wife and 5 kids? I don't think feeding my family is govt responsibility. Please be honest in your answers.
Thanks

@Greg : My Dh works full time (24/7) and has worked since he was 18. I have retired and am not on assistance of any kind. I don't know what has your feathers ruffled - I know people need to work to provide for their families. Everyone should do what they need to do. Remember to wear a mask, social distance and wash hands frequently.I have 2 grown children with families who are self sufficient also; however, should they need help or should we need help-we have each others' backs.Please tell @Tuckersmom: HI! I assume she is will probably be starting to make your dinner soon.This is a TRUTHFUL HONEST answer, as are ALL of my posts. Do you require it to be notarized???? Praying your feel better soon. The 'nice' @Greg is missed.

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