Covid weekly report for Nov. 18: Cases increase statewide and in Marion County

This week, there was an increase in average daily Covid cases statewide and in Marion County, and a slight decrease in new cases in Polk County.

HOSPITAL CAPACITY

As of Friday, Nov. 18, Salem Hospital had 19 inpatients with Covid. 

Of those, one was in the ICU and none were on a ventilator.

375 of the 415 adult acute and critical care beds were in use, or 90%.

451 total hospital beds were in use…