Some Of Oklahoma's Larger Hospitals 'Overloaded' With Patients

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Tuesday, January 18th 2022, 5:35 pm

By: Emory Bryan, David Prock, News On 6

Some Of Oklahoma's Larger Hospitals 'Overloaded' With Patients

Some Of Oklahoma's Larger Hospitals 'Overloaded' With Patients

TULSA, Oklahoma -

Oklahoma's largest hospitals, in Oklahoma City, say they're overloaded which means turning away patient transfers and keeping people waiting for emergency care.

In Tulsa, almost 500 people are hospitalized with COVID-19. News on 6's Emory Bryan has more details on Oklahoma hospitals that are struggling with space.

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