Local COVID Strain Felt By Health Care Workers

North Central Public Health District Health Officer Dr. Mimi McDonell said in the local area the strain on the health system from COVID-19 is not so much about hospital beds as it is human resources.  During Wednesday’s Wasco County Commission meeting, McDonell said representatives of Mid-Columbia Medical Center and long-term care facilities all said they are experiencing shortages of staff that can give direct care to patients and residents.  McDonell doesn’t forsee the situation changing anytime soon.  She adds if there is an outbreak in a medical clinic or long-term care facility, staff is impacted as well.

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