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PHOENIX — Top hospital officials across Arizona are urging the state to take more action to stop the spread of COVID-19, making a bleak projection that the health care system could go beyond capacity later this month.
Officials at the state's largest health system, Banner Health, warned Wednesday that it could surpass its hospital bed capacity as early as next week. The system's chief clinical officer was one of eight hospital leaders who signed a letter calling on Arizona's top health official, Dr. Cara Christ, to establish tougher measures.
The suggestions include a ban on indoor dining and group athletic events, curfews and limiting gatherings to no more than 25 people.
Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Doug Ducey and Christ delivered an update on the state's coronavirus response, but implemented no additional restrictions beyond modifications to rules for public events of 50 people or more and outdoor dining.
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