ICU beds

A medical worker tests a person for COVID-19 last month in Mobile, Ala. A surge of coronavirus cases in the state has stretched hospital ICUs to capacity, making it difficult for patients with other conditions to find ICU beds.

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Health & Safety

A Man Died After Being Turned Away From 43 ICUs At Capacity Due To COVID, Family Says

2:35pm September 13, 2021

by Scott Neuman

Ray DeMonia didn't die from COVID-19, but after the 73-year-old experienced a cardiac emergency, he was turned away from dozens of packed ICUs, his family says.

Health & Safety

New COVID Milestones 'Cause For Concern' In North Carolina

4:18pm July 09, 2020

by David Ford

Two recent COVID-19 milestones are being described by North Carolina state officials as causes for concern.

Table showing richest and poorest countries by gross national income

World News
Health & Safety

Pandemic Perspective: What The 20 Poorest And Richest Countries Spend On Health Care

4:22pm June 13, 2020

A rich country might spend $5,000 or more on health care per person. A poor country might spend as little as $19 per person. How will that affect responses to the novel coronavirus?