Healthcare What is the availability of ICU beds in different US states?
COVID-19 has led to a shortage of ICU beds in many areas. The chart shows the number of new cases (2-week rolling average) per ICU bed in some states that have begun opening up.
- Georgia has a relatively high number of cases per bed, though it has been declining since late April.
- The number appears to have levelled off in Texas has been trending down in Florida.
- Tennessee and Minnesota were experiencing a steep increase in cases per bed as of May 2.
New Covid-19 Cases per Open ICU Bed
Source: UBS Evidence Lab