US coronavirus death toll rises as hard-hit areas restrict testing

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

As the coronavirus pandemic grows and more states order residents to stay home, officials are making a tough choice to only test high-risk patients and those who are severely ill.

The number of coronavirus deaths has surged to 327 in the United States as the virus tightens its grip, leading to fears of a widespread shortage of medical supplies.

Officials in hard-hit states such as New York and California are warning that panicked people are flooding hospitals for tests and health care facilities will run out of crucial items. The focus has shifted to avoiding broad testing to conserve rapidly dwindling resources such as masks, ventilators and intensive care beds.

Authorities are recommending that health care providers avoid testing patients except in cases in which results would significantly change the course of treatment.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-as-hard-hit-areas-restrict-testing/ar-BB11wD3I?li=BBnb7Kz

So does being in the Senate make one high risk?

[Phoenix61]

1. In a more perfect world being a raging

asshole would make one high risk.

[leftieNanner]

3. Oh, and he DEFINITELY tested positive

for Raging Asshole!

[getagrip_already]

2. hospitals here are pre-screening patients before they enter.....

If you don't require immediate medical attention, they are either turning you away or sending you to an offsite area where someone will talk to you.

My son manages a valet parking operation, and the only work they have right now is at hospitals, and all they are doing is directing patients who drive up based on their symptoms. And no, these are not medical professionals, they are just running down a checklist to direct people where to park and what door or area to go to.

Boston area hospitals.