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UCHealth Notices Drop In Emergency Room Patients

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - UCHealth in Aurora says 40% fewer people are in the emergency department compared to this time last year. Some Coloradans feel apprehensive in seeking emergency medical help because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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UCHealth officials say they are seeing fewer patients who need to be treated for stroke or cardiac emergencies.

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Experts urge Coloradans to not hesitate to get emergency help if they need it. They add hospitals are taking extra safety precautions.

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