COVID-19 SPURRED DECLINE IN ED VISITS FOR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS

Key Points:

  • The chart above shows the change in Emergency Department (ED) visits for 3 life-threatening conditions in the 10 weeks following the emergency declaration (March 15 – May 23) compared to the previous 10 week period (January 5 – March 14).
  • ED visits declined 23% for heart attacks, 20% for strokes, and 10% for hyperglycemic crises.
  • Overall, Emergency Departments saw a 42% decline in visits during COVID-19.
  • The Right Facts will continue to monitor the indirect effects of COVID-19.
Source CDC