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NBC 6’s Victor Jorges has more on what officials are saying needs to be done to keep some doors open.

Hundreds of health care staff across South Florida were out Monday due to COVID-related issues. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman reports

From the beginning of the omicron surge, hospitals have faced a two-pronged assault of more COVID-19 patients, with fewer health care workers to treat them.

This COVID-19 surge is thinning out the workforce at our local schools. NBC 6’s Ari Odzer reports

FPL and Baptist Health teamed up to surprise a frontline nurse duo and their daughter with a little Christmas cheer. NBC 6’s Ryan Nelson reports

The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at Baptist Health are soaring — their patient count doubling in just one week.  On August 3, the hospital reported 736 patients are now hospitalized with COVID-19. Last week, the hospital recorded 493 patients.  “If we compare that to 2 weeks ago, it’s probably 100% more,” said Dr. Zulma M. Berrios, Chief Medical Officer…

Doctors in South Florida are sounding the alarm on the number of COVID patients going into hospitals. NBC 6’s Julie Leonardi reports.

It’s become a new normal for many people during the pandemic, setting up shop at home. But, there are some health effects that come when your home also becomes your office.

Baptist Health confirmed that Homestead Hospital’s intensive care unit is at capacity due in part to coronavirus and more patients having elective surgeries, officials said Tuesday. Baptist Health officials said they are able to transfer patients to other hospitals in their system to manage capacity. Regular beds can also be converted to ICU and acute care beds if needed,...