People line up for weekend COVID-19 tests
The rush comes following the latest COVID-19 numbers that shows the highest number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations since the pandemic began.
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The rush comes following the latest COVID-19 numbers that shows the highest number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations since the pandemic began.
The Health Collaborative that monitors hospital capacity in our region said Jan. 2 the ICU is 101% full, meaning they will have to use outside beds to serve patients.
Demand for COVID-19 tests remains high and public health officials give advice to those seeking tests. Relief is expected, but not right away.
Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman said he is worried about people unable to find tests crowding already busy emergency rooms.
At Gravity Diagnostics' testing site in Covington Monday, the drive-thru line was hours long.