Hospitals in half of US states close to capacity as Omicron continues surge
In 24 states at least 80% of staffed hospital beds were occupied as the Omicron variant has triggered a record number of Covid cases
Hospitals in nearly half of US states are nearing capacity, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, as the Omicron variant has triggered a record number of cases across the country.
In 18 states at least 85% of adult intensive care unit beds were in use, while in 24 states at least 80% of staffed hospital beds were occupied, HHS data shows.
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