The novel coronavirus pandemic is far from over. In the past few days, several states across the nation have seen an increase in cases. Following Memorial Day, cases increased nationally at a rapid rate, and as restrictions loosen and states reopen these numbers will continue to rise. Data released by the Texas Department of State and Health Services Wednesday shows that 2,153 people were hospitalized with COVID-19,The Texas Tribunereported. For three consecutive days, Texas has shown an increase in its number of patients hospitalized with coronavirus. Since Memorial Day, the state has seen an approximately 42% increase in coronavirus-related hospitalizations.
A spokesperson for the governor’s office said the state is prepared for any increase in cases. “Every Texan who needs access to a hospital bed will have access to a hospital bed,” John Wittman, a spokesman for Texas Gov. Greg Abbot’s office, said Wednesday. Wittman toldThe Texas Tribune,that the state has 13,600 open hospital beds open and “testing has increased by 210 percent” since May 1.