"The fact that I am here now, I am furious with myself," she told CNN between deep, deliberate breaths. Matzen told CNN she was not opposed to getting vaccinated -- she just hadn't gotten around to it. On July 1 there were 259 hospitalized Covid-19 patients. The surge is again forcing hospitals to prioritize the treatment of Covid-19 patients over others. Patients are coming in waves, O'Neal told CNN, forcing the hospital to call in reserve workers and shut down other wards.

Source: CNN July 29, 2021 22:18 UTC