2 takeaways RE Memphis alt hospital site, considering gov's reopening

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https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2020/04/25/gov-bill-lee-visits-covid-testing-site-alternate-care-facility-memphis/

Gov. Bill Lee visits COVID-19 testing site, alternate care facility in Memphis

He toured the furious work underway to prepare the building to host 400 hospital beds for recovering COVID-19 patients who can leave the hospital but still require oxygen.

“One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Colonial Miller and his team with the Army Corps of Engineers have essentially committed to do a year or more of work in 28 days," said Richard Walker, chairman of Emergency Medicine.

Officials say they have plans to keep this alternate care facility ready for COVID-19 patients for up to two years if needed.

The article reports that the 490 bed hospiral treatment facility is scheduled to be ready MID-MAY.

And the purpose / intended use of facility is for
"recovering covid patients who still require oxygen."
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Speaks volumes about untold long-term lung damage, imo!

"Tennesseans are going to have to stay committed to this concept of social distancing," said Lee. "We’ve only just begun.”

So Dem leaders are preparing because they are listening to scientists and LEE KNOWS! 🤬

Yet, instead of being responsible, he is ending the isolation order. 🤬

Note: Bolding & underlined emphasis is mine. There is more info at link.