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"Based on data from other countries who are further along in their omicron surge, we expect to see a very steep rise in cases over the next several weeks," said
Altogether, 369 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Northwest Indiana Sunday, including both ICU and standard patients, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
Statewide, just 12.2% of intensive care unit hospital beds are classified as "available." In Northwest Indiana, just 24 ICU beds are vacant, according to the state health agency.
In the midst of a nationwide increase in cases, several national medical associations have called for Americans to get vaccinated and get booster shots during the holiday season.
Data released by the Indiana Department of Health show 3,058 people were hospitalized in Indiana on Tuesday due to the coronavirus — the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since Dec.