Rochester hospitals hit 150% capacity with flu, COVID, and RSV, leading to 24 deaths and long ER waits.
Rochester-area hospitals are overwhelmed with flu, COVID, and RSV cases, reaching up to 150% capacity. With 24 flu-related deaths reported this season, ERs are crowded, causing long wait times for non-critical patients. Healthcare leaders advise seeking primary care first and staying home when sick to avoid spreading illness. They stress the importance of vaccinations and basic hygiene, though elective surgeries have not yet been postponed. The region has the lowest number of hospital beds per 1,000 people in New York.
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