COVID Deaths Continue To Climb

The transcript discusses the severe impact of COVID-19 in the US, highlighting over 10,000 deaths in a week and more than 14 million total deaths. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with Arizona having only 10% ICU capacity left. Health experts warn that holiday travel could worsen the situation, potentially filling hospitals in two weeks. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to impose a stay-at-home order in areas where ICU capacity falls below 15%, expecting much of the state to meet this threshold soon.

What is the reported number of COVID-19 deaths in the past week according to the transcript?

• More than 50,000

• More than 20,000

• More than 10,000

• More than 5,000

How many people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Arizona?

• More than 75,000

• More than 50,000

• More than 150,000

• More than 100,000

What percentage of ICU capacity is left in Arizona according to the transcript?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the expected impact of holiday travel and gatherings on hospital capacity?

• Worsening of the situation

• Slight improvement

• Significant improvement

• No impact

What action is Governor Gavin Newsom planning if ICU capacity falls below 15%?

• Increase hospital staff

• Implement a stay-at-home order

• Close all schools

• Impose a curfew