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‘This Has Been A Long Haul And We're Tired': Surge In Holiday COVID Cases Further Straining Hospitals

Right now, fewer than 30 ICU beds are available across the entire state.

December 29, 2021

The surge in holiday COVID-19 cases is showing up at some of Minnesota’s already-crowded hospitals.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Right now, fewer than 30 ICU beds are available across the entire state.

John Smyrski is vice president of medical affairs at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, which is part of Allina Health. He says all 57 beds in Abbott’s ICU were taken Tuesday.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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