Covid patients from the Netherlands transferred to German hospitals and now German regions overwhelmed and transferring patients

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https://www.reuters.com/business/hea...le-2021-11-23/

AMSTERDAM, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The Netherlands started transporting COVID-19 patients across the border to Germany on Tuesday to ease pressure on Dutch hospitals, which are scaling back regular care to deal with a surge in coronavirus cases.
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The number of COVID-19 patients in Dutch hospitals has swelled to its highest level since May in recent weeks and is expected to increase further as infections jump to record levels.

 

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https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1125/1263081-coronavirus-europe/

German death toll passes 100,000

Germany announced record coronavirus fatalities and infections today as its total death toll passed 100,000, with its most severe virus wave yet swelling just as a new government prepares to replace Angela Merkel's coalitionGerman death toll passes 100,000

Germany announced record coronavirus fatalities and infections today as its total death toll passed 100,000, with its most severe virus wave yet swelling just as a new government prepares to replace Angela Merkel's coalition.
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While the number of daily infections is higher than that seen during the last winter surge, there are currently fewer daily deaths per confirmed cases. Experts argue this is because of vaccinations, which reduce the likelihood of serious illness.

Still, hospitals have warned that intensive care beds are running out, with almost 4,000 already occupied by COVID-19 patients. Some hospitals in the country’s south and east have begun transferring patients to other regions.

The German air force has put two specialized medevac planes on stand-by to airlift ICU patients to regions with free beds.

 

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