Surge In COVID-19 Cases Overwhelms California Hospitals

California is facing a critical situation with COVID-19, as hospitalizations rise sharply. Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that parts of the state are nearing a crisis point. Currently, nearly 17,000 people are hospitalized, with 3,500 in intensive care. Projections suggest hospitalizations could reach 75,000 by mid-January if trends continue. The state has recorded over 1.8 million cases and 22,000 deaths, with an 80% surge in hospitalizations over two weeks, straining medical resources and healthcare workers.

Who is Dr. Anthony Fauci and what role does he play in the context of the COVID-19 situation in California?

• A journalist reporting on COVID-19

• The nation's infectious disease director

• A local California health official

• A California state governor

Approximately how many people are currently hospitalized in California with COVID-19?

• 30,000

• 25,000

• 17,000

• 10,000

How many COVID-19 patients are in intensive care units in California?

• 1,500

• 2,500

• 3,500

• 4,500

What is the projected number of hospitalizations in California by mid-January if current trends continue?

• 90,000

• 60,000

• 50,000

• 75,000

What has been the percentage increase in hospitalizations in California over the past two weeks?

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%