Emergency room volumes have been down 40% to 70%, according to the California American College of Emergency Physicians. Doctors say part of that is due to people staying at home, and avoiding trauma or injuries so they don't wind up in the ER. But ERs are also seeing fewer heart attack and stroke patients who may be delaying care because they fear contracting COVID-19.

<p>Emergency room volumes have been down 40% to 70%, according to the California American College of Emergency Physicians. Doctors say part of that is due to people staying at home, and avoiding trauma or injuries so they don't wind up in the ER. But ERs are also seeing fewer heart attack and stroke patients who may be delaying care because they fear contracting COVID-19.</p>

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