COVID-19 transmission is still high in Pima County, with over 200 cases per 100,000 residents being reported; and eight-to-10 times more influenza cases are being reported across metro Tucson than is typical.
Patty Machelor Hospitals remain busy as the transmission of three serious viruses remains high across Tucson, but a decline is anticipated soon in an infection that most commonly afflicts children — respiratory syncytial virus, the Pima County Health Department says.
"We've seen an ongoing uptick in the percentage of hospital beds that are occupied by patients who have been admitted with COVID,” Cullen said, adding that roughly 10% of the county's hospital beds are currently occupied by COVID patients. Parents should consult a health care provider if a young child has difficulty breathing, isn’t drinking enough fluids, or has worsening cold-like systems including a cough, the state's Health Department reports.
As an example, Cullen said: If you have a cough, a fever and are not short of breath, but your cough has been persistent, that indicates you should see a primary care physician, or seek help at an urgent care.
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