It’s safe to call 911 during the COVID-19 pandemic!

Posted by Chris Wilson | Date: April 30th, 2020 | Categories: Blog | Tags: 911, American Heart Association, Community, Community Health, community outreach, coronavirus, DFWHC, DFWHC Foundation, emergency response, healthcare, healthcare industry, healthcare workforce, Hospitals, infection control, North Texas hospitals, public health, public safety, Workforce

The American Heart Association dropped a video this week detailing why it’s safe to call 911 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

911 data in North Texas and across the U.S. shows a sharp drop in emergency calls due to residents’ fear of catching COVID-19. End result – more patients are dying of heart attacks and strokes.

As the video states, hospitals and ambulances are safe and if residents show any warning signs of a heart attack or stroke, they should immediately call 911. Sheltering in place does not mean to avoiding to call 911 should you have symptoms.

When a medical emergency strikes – always call 911!

You can view the video here.