Texas reports record number of coronavirus hospitalizations weeks after reopening

Source: The Hill | June 9, 2020 | Morgan Gstalter

Weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) began easing social distancing restrictions, Texas on Monday reported a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations across the state.

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 1,935 COVID-19 patients currently admitted to state hospitals.

That figure tops the previous record for coronavirus hospitalizations that had peaked at 1,888 patients on May 5, according to CNBC.

Despite the rising number of hospitalizations, the state reported having more than 1,600 open intensive care unit beds and more than 5,800 available ventilators.

Abbott took the lead among governors in relaxing coronavirus restrictions in an attempt to jump-start the state’s economy.

The state’s stay-at-home order expired on April 30, and some businesses were allowed to reopen on May 1.

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