Baker calls latest coronavirus death figures 'staggering' (MASS)

[brooklynite]

Source: Boston Globe

Governor Charlie Baker on Thursday said the latest statewide death figures from COVID-19 are “staggering,” but he also urged residents to continue to visit hospitals for necessary treatment for other serious ailments and sought to assure the public that the healthcare system isn’t being overrun.

Referring to the 2,182 COVID-19 deaths statewide reported as of Wednesday, Baker said during his daily briefing that “these numbers are staggering, and we must remember the people behind these numbers.” He said relatives of the dead have had their worlds “shattered by this ruthless virus.”

In addition, Baker said the grim totals underscore the need to continue protective measures to combat the spread of the virus, such as social distancing and keeping non-essential businesses shuttered for the time being.

At the same time, Baker said, the state’s hospitals have seen a troubling trend — a sharp decrease in the number of patients seeking attention for serious issues such as heart problems, dialysis care, and cancer.

Read more: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/23/nation/coronavirus-boston-massachusetts-april-23/?s_campaign=breakingnews:newsletter

[Marrah_Goodman]

1. 4th in the country in deaths per million

Only topped by the Tri-state states.

[Totally Tunsie]

2. Yes, with our Little Rhody getting hit from both sides with the overflow.

Waiting for Gina's update now, but yesterday we were over 6K in our 1,212 sq. miles.

[Marrah_Goodman]

3. That is what scares me about reopening the state

We will have CT and Mass people flooding into the state.