The hospitalization graphic does not seem to be reflecting what the hospitals are actually experiencing, but perhaps encouraged not to report (at least in my local area). Many of the local hospitals in my area have been in 'Red Alert' status off and on for over a month. 'Red Alert' status means there are no telemetry beds available. Some states make this information publicly available, while other states hide it behind password protected log-ins. Perhaps the hospital graphic in your report comes from the CDC (Center for Disease Circulation).
It did come from the CDC. It is known that many doctors and hospitals aren't testing for COVID. Many aren't reporting the data. Some states are withholding a lot of data. There are a lot of filters on the hospital data but this still gives us an idea of where hospitalizations are higher. What we see in that graphic is likely only a fraction of what is really occurring.
Hi TACT...
The hospitalization graphic does not seem to be reflecting what the hospitals are actually experiencing, but perhaps encouraged not to report (at least in my local area). Many of the local hospitals in my area have been in 'Red Alert' status off and on for over a month. 'Red Alert' status means there are no telemetry beds available. Some states make this information publicly available, while other states hide it behind password protected log-ins. Perhaps the hospital graphic in your report comes from the CDC (Center for Disease Circulation).
It did come from the CDC. It is known that many doctors and hospitals aren't testing for COVID. Many aren't reporting the data. Some states are withholding a lot of data. There are a lot of filters on the hospital data but this still gives us an idea of where hospitalizations are higher. What we see in that graphic is likely only a fraction of what is really occurring.