El Paso hospitals are near a “breaking point,” while 3,100 new COVID-19 infections were reported Wednesday morning.
Residents should remain at home if possible, take physical security measures and undergo tests if they suspect they have been exposed to an inflamed person.
“What we’re asking is for us all to take an active role in prevention and take this pandemic seriously,” said Dr. Hector Ocaranza, the city and county fitness authority.
“Our hospitals are close to the breaking point. We want everyone to do their component to prevent this virus,” he said.
El Paso had another 1,041 people hospitalized due to COVID-19, 311 in intensive care and 143 in fans. Patients with COVID-19 accounted for 49% of all hospitalizations, based on city and county fitness data.
Eight new deaths were reported, bringing the death toll to 617. The patients were a man in his 40s, a man in his 50s, two men in his 60s, a man in his 60s, two men in his 40s and a man in his They all had underlying fitness problems.
The deaths did not occur on the same day, but between the week of October and the first week of November, according to a city press release.
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“We are saddened by the continued loss of life due to this pandemic,” Ocaranza said in a statement. “Hospitalizations continue to increase dramatically and, unfortunately, more and more people we know will continue to succumb to the headaches of this disease.
Health officials said another 33,543 people have recovered from the coronavirus. There are 21,902 active cases, an increase of 2,701 patients since Tuesday. The total number of cases is 56,356.
A judgment issued in El Paso District Court expects to take into account a ruling thursday or Friday as to whether to take into account a transitional court order opposed to the county ruling on Ricardo Samaniego’s COVID-19 closing order, which dates back about a week.
The order would close non-essential businesses for two weeks, adding canteens, but District Court Justice 34 William Moody asked state and county attorneys who are arguing for the case to address Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Samaniego, and ask them to consult to resolve the closing legal dispute before Moody makes a decision.
“I inspire either party to look to locate anything that works for all other people in El Paso, now detecting that we are going through a deeper crisis (COVID-19 pandemic) than in other countries, or anywhere else in that state,” Moody said after a virtual hearing of approximately 90 minutes on the case.
Moody said there was no doubt that Abbott and Samaniego are deeply involved with the health, protection and monetary solvency of El Paso residents, and those points are “a primary issue” for them.
Abbott issued a Tuesday saying Samaniego’s order is illegal and said Samaniego was not fulfilling his task of implementing existing protocols designed to “contain COVID-19 and allow companies to open safely. “
He wants to do something to prevent the spread of the virus, the El Paso County Medical Society said in a letter supporting a two-week home order and wearing masks.
Doctors are involved in ongoing catering facilities in restaurants and bars, capacityless supermarkets and teams of friends and families who pick up internally without a mask, the medical corporation said.
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“We are now in an emerging scenario with full-capacity hospitals and a lot of exhausted front-line fitness care personnel or patients themselves,” said the El Paso County Medical Society.
“If this speed continues, we will not be able to care for those who want medical services. It is mandatory to press the “Pause” button and lower the number of cases, hospitals and staff to be regrouped and municipal officials in the next appropriate course of action. »
The Health Council of the State of Chihuahua issued more difficult restrictions for Juarez and the rest of the state from Thursday for mobility and to stop the spread of the virus.
Controls are an addition to existing “red light” point regulations with curfew at 10 p. m. , banning more than two adults consistent with cars and banning the sale of alcohol on weekends.
The new measures arrive with an evening at 7 p. m. curfew at 6 a. m. , weekend curfew from 7 p. m. m. Friday until 6 a. m. on Mondays and mandatory business closures on weekends, adding supermarkets and department stores.
Medical practices, pharmacies, convenience outlets, small grocery outlets, bakeries, tortilla outlets and other businesses that are deemed to be allowed to remain open.
Manufacturing may continue to operate without time restrictions on weekdays, but will have to suspend operations over the weekend, according to information from the state of Chihuahua.
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The “Chihuahua alert” measures are due to the spread of the forest fire-like virus, as well as the expansion of hospitalizations and deaths, state officials said. Restrictions will be reviewed within 14 days.
On Wednesday, public fitness officials reported 70 more deaths state-wide, 47 in Juarez, 20 in Chihuahua and one in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Cuauhtémoc and Ascension.
There were a total of 1,354 COVID-19 deaths in Juarez and 408 in the city of Chihuahua, according to state figures.
On Wednesday, the city of El Paso opened two new COVID-19 control sites.
The new sites are at Memorial Park, 1701 N. Copia St. and Eastwood Park, also known as Album Park, 3110 Parkwood St.
Tests are loose and available with or without 8 a. m. symptoms. 3 p. m. de to Saturday. Appointments are mandatory by calling 915-212-0783 or by clicking “Test” on www. EPStrong. org
The city closed on Wednesday two of its five warehouses for the collection stations and recyclable materials of citizens due to the adjustments of the body of workers due to the pandemic.
Pick-up stations at 2492 Harrison Avenue, Central and 121 Atlantic Road on the west side will be closed until further notice.
You can reach Daniel Borunda at 915-546-6102; dborunda@elpasotimes. com; @BorundaDaniel on Twitter. Journalist Vic Kolenc contributed to this report.
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