Covid location at the Winterthur Cantonal Hospital – only a few intensive care beds left

Of the 18 certified beds in the intensive care unit of the canton hospital, just three are currently unoccupied. Other Zurich hospitals no longer have a single free bed.

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Thomas Münzel

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While the number of Covid infections in the canton of Zurich is falling, the situation in hospitals remains tense in many places. Also in Winterthur. Despite the vaccinations, there is unfortunately no end to the pandemic in sight, said three senior executives at the Winterthur Cantonal Hospital a few days ago opposite this newspaper. Since the number of Covid hospitalized people has risen sharply in recent weeks, they urged the self-discipline of each individual to adhere to the applicable rules of behavior and hygiene. How quickly the situation at KSW has changed can also be seen in the intensive care unit.

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