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Rochester Hospitals Overwhelmed: 150% Capacity Amid Flu Surge

1/18/2025

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Rochester, N.Y. hospitals are overwhelmed, operating at 150% capacity due to surging flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases. Frustrated healthcare leaders warn of long emergency room waits and possible cuts to elective surgeries. They urge the community to prioritize primary care visits and stay home when feeling unwell to help ease the burden.

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Rochester, N.Y. hospitals are overwhelmed, operating at 150% capacity due to surging flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases. Frustrated healthcare leaders warn of long emergency room waits and possible cuts to elective surgeries. They urge the community to prioritize primary care visits and stay home when feeling unwell to help ease the burden.