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Tennessee's children's hospitals, including in Memphis, facing capacity challenges
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/tennessees-childrens-hospitals-including-in-memphis-facing-capacity-challenges/522-91c7e6eb-60a6-4531-a4ab-cf720ec6a86fThe Tennessee Health Commissioner laid out what's behind the rise and planned adjustments to better gauge available staffed beds in the state's children's hospitals.
August 6, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Tennessee's top doctor said Friday afternoon she's growing increasingly concerned about capacity challenges in children's hospitals across the Volunteer State, and especially in Memphis area.
Dr. Lisa Piercey, the Tennessee Health Department Commissioner, said pediatric COVID cases are on the rise, including the week of July 18th - with 1,800 cases statewide and 3,200 the week of July 25th.
More at link.
And kids are going to be crammed into classrooms very soon!
