Murray, Ky.–Murray-Calloway County Hospital has announced it is currently at capacity for ICU beds and ventilators due to the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Hospital officials said the hospital continues to see increases in new COVID cases and hospitalizations. But it also is experiencing high volume for other non-COVID 19 related conditions.
“We have been aggressively managing our outpatient surgery and procedure volume to ensure everyone in the community is able to receive the care that they need, while having capacity to care for patients with COVID 19,” officials said.
While the hospital is currently at capacity for ICU beds and ventilators, they said, “We are able to provide critical care and use additional ventilators in nontraditional care locations using our disaster plans. This will require the cancellation of elective and possibly delay urgent procedures in order to create additional critical care capacity. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time.”