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The number of hospitalized covid patients continues to increase in hospitals in the region. On Monday, 473 patients were treated, of which 43 in the intensive care unit, which means that the number of hospitalized patients is record.
During the spring corona wave, a maximum of 375 patients were seen at the same time.
– The situation is very worrying and there is really only one call that applies now. Avoid all contacts other than those you live with as much as possible. This applies to all of us, regardless of age. The spread of the infection continues to increase and affects the entire society, says Thomas Wahlberg in a press release.
The spread of the infection is still great
Week 51 reported 8,233 cases of covid-19 in the region. This is an increase of 21 percent, compared to the previous week.
Which indicates that the spread of the infection is still great.
– Now it’s about how you can protect yourself and others from infection with covid-19 and then, as much as possible, everyone should avoid being away from home among other people, says Thomas Wahlberg in press release .
Figures on the spread of the infection in the region.
Photo: Screenshot VG-Regionen
The region is looking for staff
The tense situation means that non-emergency care is neglected and the pressure on care staff is very high.
In the last week, more than 280 people with caregiving skills signed up to help with care.
– We are recruiting staff in various ways and are incredibly grateful to everyone who wants to help Even those who don’t have caring skills can help, doing their best to avoid getting infected. We need all the help we can get to reduce the pressure on care, says Ann Söderström, director of health and medical care for the Västra Götaland region.
Number of hospitalized patients
NU health: 95 people, of which 7 in VAT.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital: 184 people, of which 22 in VAT.
Väster hospitals: 60 people, of which 2 in VAT.
Skaraborg Hospital: 59 people, of which 10 in VAT.
Södra Älvsborgs Sjukhus: 75 people of which 2 in VAT.
Figures for December 21 at 10:00 a.m.
