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. 2020 Sep 8;324(10):998-1000.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.15301.

Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients During Initial Peak and Resurgence in the Houston Metropolitan Area

Farhaan S Vahidy  1 , Ashley L Drews  2 , Faisal N Masud  3 , Roberta L Schwartz  4 , Belimat Billy Askary  5 , Marc L Boom  2 , Robert A Phillips  1
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Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients During Initial Peak and Resurgence in the Houston Metropolitan Area

Farhaan S Vahidy et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

This study examined the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients, as well as their clinical outcomes, during a surge in COVID-19 disease in Houston, Texas.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Masud reports being a consultant for Portolla. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure.. Daily Hospital Census of Total, Intensive Care Unit, and Non–Intensive Care Unit COVID-19 Patients Across Houston Methodist
Daily hospital census of coronavirus disease 2019 patients across all Houston Methodist hospitals is provided for total, intensive care unit (ICU), and medical/surgical (non-ICU) units. The dashed gray line represents a running 7-day mean total hospital census. SAHO indicates stay-at-home order. Various timeline markers correspond to statewide gubernatorial reopening plan: phase 1, opening of retail stores, malls, restaurants, and nail salons at 25% capacity; phase 2, opening of child care centers, massage parlors, youth clubs, bars, and nightclubs, with phase 1 reopening expanded to 50%; and phase 3, bars allowed to operate at 50% capacity. aMemorial Day holiday weekend. bLarge public rallies in Houston.
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