‘Red alert’ for hospital ICU beds in Twin Cities amid COVID-19 surge
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“This is not a drill,” said Dr. John Hick, an HCMC physician who is coordinating the collaborative response by Minnesota hospitals. He encouraged public mask-wearing and social distancing to slow viral spread and reduce pressure on hospitals.