"I think ... fear of the Delta variant is certainly one of the causes," DeWine told CNN on Sunday. Hospitals overwhelmed with patientsThe surge of Covid-19 patients in hospitals could have an impact on others who need medical care, doctors said. All 88 beds in the University of Mississippi Medical Center's intensive care unit had filled up by Friday, according to data from the state's health department. At the Louisiana hospital, 97% of Covid-19 patients in the ICU were unvaccinated, Thomas said. As of Friday, the average age of Covid-19 patients in the ICU was 48.

Source: CNN August 02, 2021 07:03 UTC