Missouri hospital opens 6th virus ward as variant rages
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July 11, 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Springfield, Missouri, hospital has opened its sixth COVID-19 ward as the delta virus variant rages in the state's southwest region, and St. Louis County and Kansas City health officials also are warning about a sharp increase in cases.
Mercy Hospital in Springfield announced Sunday that it had opened its sixth COVID-19 ward, after the hospital needed only five wards during the height of the pandemic last year, Kansas City Star reported.
Chief Administrative Officer Erik Frederick said the hospital was treating 133 virus patients as of Sunday.
"Many local rural commun...
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