Texas judge said to parents that their child would have to wait until the death of another person before they can get an ICU bed.
Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge, stated that if your child needs an ICU bed or more likely, if they have COVID, an ICUbed is necessary.
Texas hospitals are overcrowded, and COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise.
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On Friday, a Texas judge issued a dire warning to parents who might have their child in an ICU.
Clay Jenkins, a Dallas County judge, stated that "Your child will wait until another child dies" before he or she gets one.
Jenkins stated, "If your child is in a car accident, if your baby has a congenital cardiac defect, or if they have COVID, and need an ICU mattress, we don’t have one."
Adults are not in a better position at the hospital.
Texas doctors are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases. One Texas hospital has a man who was shot six times last Saturday and is now waiting for surgery.
Jenkins tweeted Friday that only 17 ICU beds were available in Dallas County for adults, according to data from North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council.
As the Delta variant continues its surge in Texas, the judge issued a harsh warning. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, more than 10,000 Texans had been admitted as of August 10. This figure represents an almost 3,000 patient increase compared to the previous week.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order in June banning mask mandates and vaccine passports. Greg Abbott issued an executive decree banning vaccine passports and mask mandates. Businesses who violate the order could face a fine of up to $1,000. Many schools and businesses have defied the order.
Jenkins has challenged the order directly and won. Masks are now permitted in certain Dallas County schools and businesses. Abbott appealed to the Texas Supreme Court in an attempt to keep his original order.
Officials from the Health Department are still encouraging all Americans to be vaccinated against the Coronavirus. This is especially important as the Delta variant continues its rise in different parts of the country. According to Johns Hopkins University data, 52% of Americans are fully vaccinated.
