Another day, another 10,000 cases in Texas, plus 130 deaths. But positivity rate has dipped and hospitalizations are stable. Could Texas be hitting its peak? Let's hope so. pic.twitter.com/89iqoAaRLN— Charles Ornstein (@charlesornstein) July 18, 2020
That was two days ago.
NEW: List the illnesses that lead to severe Covid-19 complications and you will have described much of South Texas. I embedded in a hopsital and witnessed both new life and death at close range. The region is overwhelmed and there's no relief in sight. https://t.co/LDcI073Vl7— Caitlin Dickerson (@itscaitlinhd) July 19, 2020
That was yesterday.
That's today. So is this:
Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. But Houston is some 350 miles away from the Valley. If things are improving at the Medical Center, it doesn't mean they're improving everywhere.
Good news: Data from the Texas Medical Center in Houston shows that it is past the peak and is looking at gradual decreases in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. pic.twitter.com/K9F9ZBTSvQ— Charles Ornstein (@charlesornstein) July 20, 2020
Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. But Houston is some 350 miles away from the Valley. If things are improving at the Medical Center, it doesn't mean they're improving everywhere.
We need to deal with the present, not try to move into the future. Because the future ain't noplace to live. Always keep in mind the anecdote: " 'Cheer up!,' they said, 'it could be worse!' So I cheered up, and sure enough; it got worse."
"I was a military COVID planner. Trust me: Texas is in deep, deep trouble." https://t.co/n6GThvqp4o— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 20, 2020
New: @Glenn_Hegar projects state will have about $110B in general revenue for current 2-year budget — roughly $11.5B lower than originally estimated.— Cassi Pollock (@cassi_pollock) July 20, 2020
State is now on track to end biennium, which runs thru Aug. ’21, w/ a deficit of nearly $4.6B, he sayshttps://t.co/GT5i5hr2pS
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