COVID Surges Nationwide

<p>As hospitalizations are at record levels, many states are placing new restrictions to halt the spread of the coronavirus. In Utah, Governor Gary Herbert has called for a mask mandate while ICU wards are near capacity.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Russell Vinik, chief medical operations officer at University of Utah Health, talks about the daunting task his staff faces in treating COVID patients with a lack of resources.&nbsp;</p> <p>The doctor is also concerned about the winter, which comes earlier in Utah, and what that will mean for social distancing.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/jerry-barmash/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/jerry-barmash/support</a>