How Mercy Washington doctors are battling the Springfield COVID spike
Mercy Hospital Springfield just opened a sixth COVID ward, the most they ve had at any point in the pandemic. Now, they re getting some extra help from Washington. Author: Sara Machi Updated: 9:11 AM CDT July 13, 2021
WASHINGTON, Mo. The glass doors slide open at Mercy Hospital in Washington, staffing coming and leaving for a shift change. Soon, two physicians take on another duty: temporary assignments at their sister locations in the southwest part of the state, which is currently experiencing a spike in coronavirus cases.
Mercy Hospital Springfield had 134 COVID patients Monday afternoon, a higher number than their last peak.