Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing. Here’s what it will take to gain control
Experts continue to emphasize the importance of masks, social distancing and other public health measures
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Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing across the United States, pushing some hospitals to their limits. To accommodate more patients, some hospitals have created triage tents, such as this one in El Centro, Calif., in July. Without a vaccine, basic public health interventions are needed to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
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