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A fourth of U.S. hospitals are reporting a critical staff shortage as Omicron drives a rise in Covid-19 cases

Mon, 2022-01-10 09:17 — mike kraft

(CNN) About 24% of US hospitals are reporting a "critical staffing shortage," according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, as public health experts warn the Covid-19 surge fueled by the Omicron variant threatens the nation's health care system.

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USA TODAY One third of US counties set case records, other developments

Mon, 2022-01-10 08:50 — mike kraft

One third of US counties set case records; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tests positive: COVID-19 updates One third of US counties have set case records. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tested positive. Latest COVID-19 updates. YahooNews

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CDC reports record number of child COVID-19 hospitalizations

Fri, 2022-01-07 17:46 — mike kraft

CDC reports record number of child COVID-19 hospitalizations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky reported Friday that there have been a record number of pediatric hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and announced new Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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New York City Covid hospitalizations surge but fewer patients are in the ICU

Fri, 2022-01-07 10:54 — mike kraft

Covid hospitalizations surge in New York City, but fewer patients are in the ICU About 5,900 patients are hospitalized with Covid across New York City, 52% higher than last winter's peak of nearly 3,900 reached on Feb. 8. Nate Rattner CNBC

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American hospitals: variations in the COVID wave

Fri, 2022-01-07 09:49 — mike kraft

In the nation’s hospitals, this covid wave is different A majority of patients counted as covid cases in some hospitals were admitted for other reasons. And hospital staffs are stretched more than ever. Washington Post

The number of Americans hospitalized with covid-19 reached more than 126,000 this week — the highest level in a year. But this wave of the pandemic looks different from what came before, with dueling variants on the move.

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U.S. COVID cases probably have not yet peaked --CDC Director

Fri, 2022-01-07 09:37 — mike kraft

CDC chief says U.S. COVID cases likely have not yet peaked The Omicron-driven surge in U.S. COVID-19 cases has likely not topped out yet, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday as schools, hospitals and businesses struggle with rising caseloads. Reuters Reuters

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California:Spike in COVID virus cases hitting hospitals, schools

Thu, 2022-01-06 10:21 — mike kraft

Spike in California virus cases hitting hospitals, schools | AP News LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is struggling to staff hospitals and classrooms as an astonishing spike in coronavirus infections sweeps through the state. The fast-spreading omicron variant of COVID-19 is sidelining exposed or infected health care workers even as hospital beds fill with patients and “some facilities are going to be strapped," Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. AP NEWS

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US sees record COVID-19 pediatric hospital admissions on Wednesday

Thu, 2022-01-06 10:13 — mike kraft

US sees record COVID-19 pediatric hospital admissions on Wednesday The U.S. documented a record number of COVID-19 pediatric hospital admissions on Wednesday, as federal data shows almost 1,000 children with confirmed infection were admitted. Justine Coleman TheHill

The U.S. documented a record number of COVID-19 pediatric hospital admissions on Wednesday, as federal data shows almost 1,000 children with confirmed infection were admitted.

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U.S.: More military medical personnel are assisting hospitals with Covid-19 treatment as staff shortages mount

Wed, 2022-01-05 19:01 — mike kraft

(CNN) As the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations now surpass those during the Delta variant surge over the summer and fall, more states are enacting emergency protocols to deal with growing staff shortages at hospitals.

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