The state of California has secured more than 4,600 beds to prepare for a surge of coronavirus cases, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press in Los Angeles, California, on December 19, 2019. Agustin Paullier/AFP/Getty Images
Today’s press conference was held at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, an alternative care site where 400 beds will be provided for patients being discharged from the hospital with mild to moderate systems. Acute care will continue to be provided at hospitals, Governor Newsom said. Alternative care sites have been set up in every major region in the state of California, Newsom said. 4,613 beds have been locked in and are “ready to go.” An additional 5,005 beds have also been identified.More than 80,000 people have filled out an application for the California Health Corps. These workers will help staff the sites.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'My 600-lb Life' Star James King Dead at 49'My 600-lb Life' star James King has died at 49.
Read more »
'My 600-lb Life' star James King dies aged 49The reality TV show favourite passed away at Nashville hospital on Friday after a long battle with an array of health issues
Read more »
GM offers manufacturing blueprints for face masks to 600 auto parts suppliers amid virus pandemicIn a note to the companies Saturday, Shilpan Amin, GM's vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, said it is making the company's step-by-step manufacturing plans for such personal protective equipment available to anyone willing to join in the cause.
Read more »
The Race for Beds, Ventilators: How U.S. Hospitals Are Bracing for a Surge in Coronavirus PatientsNationwide hospitalizations could peak April 15. U.S. hospitals are projected to fall thousands of beds short.
Read more »
Coronavirus hits commercial real estate in the UK as retailers fall behind on rentThe coronavirus pandemic is hitting U.K. commercial property hard, as retailers close for an indefinite period and shoppers remain locked down at home.
Read more »
Queen delivers message of hope to U.K. amid coronavirus outbreakQueen Elizabeth II offered support to a country locked down in the coronavirus pandemic, promising the nation that it would rise to the challenge and overcome the outbreak.
Read more »