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Hospitals at or nearing maximum capacity in northwestern Wisconsin
By: Mary Pautsch Nov 17, 2021 Updated 12 hrs ago
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Something medical experts hoped to avoid once COVID-19 vaccines were released is once again a concern. Much like last year, hospitals are reaching max capacity.
According to the state Department of Health Services, in the northwest hospital region, over 85% of total hospital beds are in use, and only about 2% of all ICU beds are readily available.
Eau Claire area hospitals have fallen victim to the sudden rise in need as well. At Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, the number of patients has gone up about 25% in just the last two weeks, and its ICU has already had to send patients warranting admission to other hospitals...
Hospitals at or nearing maximum capacity in northwestern Wisconsin
By: Mary Pautsch Nov 17, 2021 Updated 12 hrs ago
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Something medical experts hoped to avoid once COVID-19 vaccines were released is once again a concern. Much like last year, hospitals are reaching max capacity.
According to the state Department of Health Services, in the northwest hospital region, over 85% of total hospital beds are in use, and only about 2% of all ICU beds are readily available.
Eau Claire area hospitals have fallen victim to the sudden rise in need as well. At Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, the number of patients has gone up about 25% in just the last two weeks, and its ICU has already had to send patients warranting admission to other hospitals...