Second hospital in Alaska begins rationing care amid coronavirus spike
Coronavirus infections in Alaska have risen 42%
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy explains his state’s approach to vaccine mandates.
A second hospital in Alaska is beginning to ration health care as the state deals with a spike in coronavirus cases.
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp. in Bethel announced the move Wednesday as it reported it is operating at capacity.
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Rationing of care had already been imposed by Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, which is the state’s largest hospital.
Coronavirus infections in Alaska have risen 42% in the last week.
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The president of the Bethel region hospital says it did everything possible to delay rationing but had to take the step.
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Hospital CEO Dan Winkelman is urging "every resident of the Yukon-Kuskokwim region to get vaccinated, wear a mask in indoor public areas, and social distance." He warns that "this is our last stand against this virus."