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Dr. Dave Hnida Calls Increase In Colorado Coronavirus Hospitalizations ‘Concerning’

For the first time since August, the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has risen to more than 200 in Colorado.

By Raetta Holdman

October 5, 2020

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(CBS4) – For the first time since August, the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has risen to more than 200 in Colorado. That’s raising concerns about a growing spike.

CBSN Denver’s Makenzie O’Keefe talked with CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida about that spike and just how concerned we should be.

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“When you look at what’s going on around the country, we’re seeing increasing everywhere with the exception of, I think, three states,” Dr. Dave said. “Everyone is seeing a bump in numbers. When you see a level hospitalizations beginning to rise then consistently stay there, you do get concerned because it’s telling you that there’s more activity, serious activity going on in the state.”

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