Switzerland's healthcare system could collapse by the end of the month if the coronavirus keeps spreading at current rates, a government official warned
ZURICH - Switzerland’s health care system could collapse by the end of the month if the new coronavirus keeps spreading at current rates, a government official warned on Tuesday.
Koch urged residents to observe strict emergency measures ordered this week, including bans on events and gatherings, calling these critical in limiting the damage and protecting hospitals from a potential collapse. The country of 8.6 million can muster 1,000 to 1,200 intensive care beds, although Koch said there was only limited staff to operate life-saving equipment like ventilators now in desperate demand in neighbouring Italy, where more than 2,100 have died.
The hospital said it was planning to double its intensive care capacity by adding more beds to existing rooms.
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