FAIRMONT, W. Va.–More than three dozen hospital beds are going to be put into use at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center after a surge of COVID-19 patients in north central West Virginia.
“This will enable Fairmont Hospital to care for up to 42 patients and provide the necessary services to meet the needs of COVID patients and others so their care won’t be delayed,” Gov. Jim Justice said.
He said 65 workers would be added at the hospital.
Active COVID-19 counties in Marion, Harrison and Monongalia counties account for nearly 17% of all active cases in the state. Over the last seven days, 873 new COVID-19 cases have been reported by local health departments.
“This requires us to act now, and be prepared in regard to our hospitalization rates,” Justice said. “The recent COVID surge is exceeding in-patient capacity at WVU Hospital and the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Many individuals are delaying care because there are no beds available.”