Covid weekly report for Nov. 4: New cases slightly decrease across Salem area

This week, there was a decrease in new Covid cases and test positivity rates across the state and in the Salem area. 

HOSPITAL CAPACITY

As of Friday, Nov. 4, Salem Hospital had 13 inpatients with Covid. Of those, two were in the ICU and none were on a ventilator.

359 of the 415 adult acute and critical care beds were in use, or 87%.

433 total hospital beds were in use on Friday. The hospital…