Hood River County Health Officer Says Hospitalization Rates Not All About COVID

Hood River County Health Department Chief Health Officer Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg points out that high hospitalization rates across the state are not all about COVID-19.  In a video posted on the department’s Facebook page over the weekend, Van Tilburg noted Portland metro and Willamette Valley hospitals are at or near capacity, but not necessarily because of COVID-19 specifically.  He does say the upshot for rural areas of the state like the Columbia Gorge is those who need specialty care in a larger area may face a wait.  Van Tilburg said the best thing people can do to help with the issue is to take steps to stay healthy.

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