California Hospital Association's CEO on California's COVID-19 Hospitalizations

The transcript discusses the current state of ICU capacity in California, highlighting that it is at 80% capacity with regional variations. It addresses the expected COVID-19 surge post-Thanksgiving, noting that the current surge is due to Halloween gatherings. The discussion includes a comparison of the current wave with previous ones, particularly in states like California, New York, and New Jersey. The transcript concludes with California's proactive measures, such as masking and stay-at-home policies, to manage the pandemic, including a recent reintroduction of stay-at-home orders based on ICU capacity.

What is the current ICU capacity status in California?

• 70% capacity with 30% available

• 90% capacity with 10% available

• 80% capacity with 20% available

• 50% capacity with 50% available

What event is primarily responsible for the current surge in COVID-19 cases?

• Halloween

• New Year's Eve

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

What percentage of COVID-19 positive individuals require hospital care?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 12%

Which states were mentioned as having been hit hard in the first wave of COVID-19?

• Texas and Florida

• California and New York

• Illinois and Michigan

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

What action did California's governor recently take in response to the COVID-19 surge?

• Increased public transportation services

• Reintroduced a stay-at-home policy

• Reopened all businesses

• Introduced a new mask mandate