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“Hospitals are again struggling to find beds for inpatients,” a hospital official said. “It’s difficult to provide care for all those who need it.”
During a virtual briefing on Friday, community leaders were cautiously optimistic about how the coronavirus has trended in recent weeks.
Local community leaders are encouraged by plateauing COVID-19 cases but remain hesitant.
The most recent coronavirus surge is driving unprecedented numbers of cases in Monroe County. Testing and health care systems are near capacity.
Health care facilities are struggling to keep up with rising hospitalizations while contending with staff shortages due to employees being out sick.