CBS News8 VERIFY: How high are COVID-19 ventilator mortality rates?

CBS reporter Shannon Handy - News 8 can verify mortality rates in the 80% range. But, that number only represents specific hospitals and areas - and not what is being seen in San Diego.

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[charlescoker]

If one dies from the use. It is way to many!

[realdpkaoz]

My dad (75yrs old with diabetes & lung disease) was hospitalized after 4 days of showing COVID symptoms (chills, fever, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea ) his oxygen was at a 92 unfortunately, he developed COVID pneumonia. Today marks 10 days of being hospitalized at St. Jude in Fullerton. He went from cannulas (4liters of oxygen) to oxygen mask (8 liters of oxygen) and now on a super high flow mask on (8 liters of oxygen) the first 3 days he was fine.. but just yesterday (12/17/20) his oxygen level dropped down to 75.. he is currently trying to fight for his life & catch his breathe. Doctors say he has a slight chance of survival others say he will make it out alive 🙏🏽 . It’s hard enough not being able to see him physically. He is a strong man and a fighter! He is in good spirit when we FaceTime him. Always giving us a thumbs up 👍🏼 regardless, my family and I are praying everyday for my dad’s recovery. We need him to make it out of this alive. Please keep him in your prayers (Juan Pineda). This is very hard for us, wear your mask. Take this serious, please!

[Officialvvalentino]

The last thing I want is a study in Wuhan China