University of Chicago among hospitals eliminating COVID-19 units as number of patients drops – Chicago Tribune

“Part of the regular day-to-day function of the hospital is dealing with patients on isolation and keeping all of the staff and other patients safe,” one epidemiologist said, noting that the hospital typically deals with illnesses such as the flu and whooping cough. “That’s the regular business that we do, with masks and gowns and hand washing and negative pressure rooms when indicated.”

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