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Medical officials warn of staffing shortage as COVID-19 cases, hospitalization rise in Houston
Read full article: Medical officials warn of staffing shortage as COVID-19 cases, hospitalization rise in HoustonHOUSTON As Governor Greg Abbott announces another record-breaking day in new cases of coronavirus, medical professionals are asking for the publics help in flattening the curve. Local medical professionals are concerned with the lack of personnel to treat sick patients. As cases soar statewide, and in the Greater Houston area, there is intense pressure on the medical systemas doctors, nurses and volunteers struggle to keep up with demand. United Memorial Medical Center has tested more than 80,000 people in the last 97 days. However, Varon and other medical professionals are asking for the publics cooperation.