Many Washington state hospitals at or above capacity
Hospitals statewide say while there is encouraging data that the omicron variant is not as virulent as delta, there still is reason for alarm. Many of the hospitals are at or above capacity and the quick spread of omicron could impact hospital capacity. “Omicron is serious and it is rapidly spreading,” said Taya Briley of the Washington State Hospital Association. “Honestly our heads spinning a little bit about how fast it is spreading.