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Increasing Cases of Coronavirus in the US Due to Expanded Testing
TLDR The number of coronavirus cases in the US is rising rapidly as more people are being tested, providing a more accurate understanding of the true number of infected individuals. Healthcare workers are facing challenges with testing and are concerned about running out of tests and protective gear, while also dealing with the emotional toll of the pandemic.
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Cases of coronavirus in the US are increasing rapidly because more people are being tested, which is helping to provide a more accurate understanding of the number of infected individuals.
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A nurse in Atlanta, Georgia is experiencing problems with testing for coronavirus and is seeing an increasing number of patients coming in with symptoms.
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Testing for coronavirus is difficult and there are concerns about running out of tests, with results varying depending on who is conducting the test.
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Patients with coronavirus may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and a small fever, and many of them do not know where they contracted the virus; healthcare workers are also concerned about running out of protective gear.
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Healthcare workers are taking extensive precautions, including wearing multiple layers of protective gear, to keep themselves safe while working in COVID clinics.
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Healthcare workers are taking extensive precautions, including frequent handwashing, changing gloves, and wearing masks for long periods of time, as they anticipate the need to care for COVID patients and support each other for at least the next six months.
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Healthcare professionals are struggling with the emotional toll of the pandemic, and it is important for everyone to take care of each other and stay connected while practicing social distancing.
