More than 550 people are hospitalized in the Rochester area with COVID-19 across the region s two major hospital systems. Across the Finger Lakes region, nearly 600 people are hospitalized.
There are three times as many COVID-19 patients at Rochester Regional Health hospitals than there were at the peak of the last surge, according to Chief Medical Officer Robert Mayo at Rochester Regional Health.
The University of Rochester Medical Center, as well, continues to see more COVID-19 patients at their hospitals each week. Michael Apostolakos, URMC s chief medical officer, said they are expecting a continued surge during the holiday season.
“A holiday season that is virtual will be life-saving. Will bend the curve. And I just get emotional when I think about people who will not be here next year because of decisions being made now,” Apostolakos said.