Claim: The seven-day average of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. has increased by 322% in two months, straining the ability of medical staff in some states to care for patients. Despite the rising numbers, an Instagram post questioned whether COVID-19 is "truly a pandemic that was 'overwhelming hospitals, if hospitals are firing nurses who refuse to be vaccinated.
Fact-check: Hospitals Overwhelmed by Another Surge of COVID-19 Patients, Financial Strain - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the seven-day average of covid-19 hospitalizations in the u.s. has increased by 322% in two months, straining the ability of medical staff in some states to care for patients. despite the rising numbers, an instagram post questioned whether covid-19 is "truly a pandemic that was 'overwhelming hospitals,'" if hospitals are firing nurses who refuse to be vaccinated.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Sean Carlin
Date published: 2021-08-18T14:41:51