As of Friday, there are 81 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Regina, 30 of whom are in the ICU. Additionally, the health authority has started housing two COVID-19 patients per room in the ICU, as well as in cardiac care units. Surge capacityThe SHA will continue to double beds as needed, as all 45 of its Regina ICU beds are taken by both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients. Beds at the Regina field hospital for COVID-19 patients. (CBC)He said while it's concerning Regina hospitals are on bypass, "we have seen the numbers stabilize as far as hospitalizations."

Source: CBC News April 17, 2021 01:41 UTC