Learn · Sentences Explaining an Emergency Situation
The hospital has declared a state of emergency due to the overwhelming number of patients.
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The hospital has declared a state of emergency due to the overwhelming number of patients.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
The hospital has declared a state of emergency due to the influx of patients.
Explaining a Situation
Because of the high number of patients, the hospital declared an emergency.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried about the hospital; they've declared a state of emergency due to too many patients.
Giving an Update
The hospital's emergency declaration continues due to the ongoing high patient volume.
Rephrased versions
Formal
A state of emergency has been declared at the hospital in response to an overwhelming number of patients.
Casual
The hospital is in a state of emergency because they're swamped with patients.
Simpler English
The hospital is in an emergency because there are too many sick people.
Phrases to learn
state of emergency
A situation requiring immediate action due to a serious threat.
overwhelming number
A very large and unmanageable quantity.