A nursing manager is worried a rise in COVID-19 cases could overwhelm Victoria’s Intensive Care Units (ICU) unless vaccination rates increase.
“Last year we managed a large portion of our acutely unwell patients within the ward setting, but I’m worried that, [Delta strain] being more contagious, our ICU beds will quickly be utilised, and we'll struggle to meet the demand of what is required for our community,” Kylie Fisher, Western Health senior critical care nurse manager said at a press conference on Aug. 30.
