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Rising Concern About COVID Surge Impact on Mayo Staffing
Rising Concern About COVID Surge Impact on Mayo Staffing
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The surge of COVID-19 activity in the Rochester area and throughout the Midwest has top Mayo Clinic officials concerned about the impact it could have on the health care system's ability to care for those who become ill because of the virus or need treatment for other healthcare issues.
Dr. Amy Williams, who serves as the Chair of Mayo Clinic Practice in the Midwest spoke with reporters today and indicated the "situation is concerning" with staffing being the most critical issue. She says the huge increases in COVID-19 infections that are occurring locally and throughout the region are having a significant impact on Mayo Clinic employees. Dr. William says there are currently about 1000 Mayo Clinic employees in the Midwest absent from work due to "COVID reasons." She says that includes caring for an ill family member, having to quarantine because of a family member's exposure, and staff members infected by the virus.
Rising Concern About COVID Surge Impact on Mayo Staffing
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The surge of COVID-19 activity in the Rochester area and throughout the Midwest has top Mayo Clinic officials concerned about the impact it could have on the health care system's ability to care for those who become ill because of the virus or need treatment for other healthcare issues.
Dr. Amy Williams, who serves as the Chair of Mayo Clinic Practice in the Midwest spoke with reporters today and indicated the "situation is concerning" with staffing being the most critical issue. She says the huge increases in COVID-19 infections that are occurring locally and throughout the region are having a significant impact on Mayo Clinic employees. Dr. William says there are currently about 1000 Mayo Clinic employees in the Midwest absent from work due to "COVID reasons." She says that includes caring for an ill family member, having to quarantine because of a family member's exposure, and staff members infected by the virus.