Colombian capital faces hospital capacity shortage with strict measures
Cody Weddle, Colombia/Venezuela Correspondent
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BOGOTA, Colombia – A new rise in coronavirus cases is challenging hospital capacity and prompting officials in Bogota, Colombia to enforce drastic measures.
Health officials reported more than 1.8 million coronavirus infections and 46,451 COVID-19 deaths in Colombia. Hospital capacity in Bogota at intensive care units for COVID-19 patients was at 91.5% on Monday. Patients continued to arrive.
“They are downstairs in the emergency room waiting for a bed,” Nurse Olga Barrera said.
Hospitals are counting on Bogota Mayor Claudia Lopez to help control the spread. She imposed a citywide lockdown on Jan. 8 that ends on Tuesday, but it will continue for neighborhoods with more cases reported.