Ask The Expert: Why should we keep an eye on the uptick of Covid-19 cases?

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We are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. We've talked about the rise of respiratory illnesses nationwide, especially right before Thanksgiving.

But let's take a look at our numbers here locally. Last night our area hospitals had near 500 COVID-19 hospitalized patients.

On Ask the Expert, Stephen Love, President of the DFW Hospital Council joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss why he thinks this is not a panic situation but one we should monitor carefully.

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