KGO ABC7 News 500PM July 12, 2024
1,000 cases in ten days and a new peak in hospitalizations. Tonight San Francisco is taking new steps to prepare for worstcase scenarios. Good evening, thanks for joining us. Im dan ashley. And im ama daetz. City Health Director dr. Grant colfax says the virus is moving fast and more people are getting seriously ill. 107 coronavirus patients are currently hospitalized, the highest number since the pandemic began. 25 of those are in intensive care. The city is opening a new hospital site that would be used to accommodate noncovid patients if necessary. We are creating a care site in the presidi...