Nebraska hospitals are warning that intensive care beds are getting scarce as coronavirus cases surge. Doctors say Nebraskans need to take responsibility for slowing the spread of the pandemic.
After falling from a spring peak, coronavirus cases are now higher than they've ever been in Nebraska. Hospital leaders are warning that intensive care beds are getting scarce. Brandon McDermott with member station NET Nebraska reports.
MCDERMOTT: Johnson says statewide, Nebraska hospitals have hit nearly 90% capacity for regular and ICU beds. And he says Nebraskans need to take responsibility for slowing the spread of the pandemic. JOHN LOWE: We built a solid structure of community protection much like the game of Jenga, but we have steadily removed one block after one block of that tower.
MCDERMOTT: The pandemic has led to lockdowns, furloughs and lost jobs. And now she says it could have a deeper impact on her family. MAYA WITTMAACK: You really have to be mentally strong to do this quarantine. This year has been very hard on the mental health, and I can see why.
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