Jackson Health, which is Miami-Dade County’s public hospital, is at a great financial risk if COVID-19 patients overwhelm the hospital, Mr. Migoya said. Mr. Migoya predicts the temporary cancellation of elective procedures and a decrease in local sales taxes will hit Jackson Health’s revenue.
“These last few weeks have been anxious, exhausting and even frightening,” he said, adding that the outbreak has placed “unbelievable strain on our financial foundation.” Still, “Everything that is strong about Jackson will still be here when this crisis passes,” he said.
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