ICU beds are running out again

Arkansas and Alabama officials said this week their states were completely out of ICU beds.

In Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said record COVID hospitalizations were forcing some hospitals to convert space to treat the influx of ICU patients.

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In Florida, 94% of ICRU beds are full. Nearly 50 hospitals reported critical staffing shortages, and almost 60 more said they anticipate critical staffing shortages by the end of the week.

North Texas hospitals may begin to prioritize vaccinated patients over the unvaccinated, Forbes reported last week.

Idaho, Nevada and Illinois are also nearing ICU capacity limits.

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