Getting much worse. Take this seriously.
Our hospital system in the Delaware/Pennsylvania/Maryland area put out a press release that they are postponing elective surgeries. This is a big deal. The healthcare system in many parts of the country is crumbling under pressure. Yes, this is really bad. Postponing surgeries was a necessary step for many health systems. The entire region (and much of the country) is dealing with overwhelmed hospitals, staffing shortages, few available beds, very long ED wait times, and a steeply increasing COVID surge; while also managing everything else (heart attacks, strokes, trauma, etc). Before the holidays, please protect yourself and your family: Get vaccinated (if you haven't) Get the booster (everyone 16+ years old and 6+months out from Pfizer/Moderna and 2 months from J&J is eligible) Get tested before big gatherings See your doctor in the office for regular care/minor problems before they become big problems. Be extra careful...wear your seatbelt, be extra careful on ladders, wear ...