The corona situation in Bavaria and Munich is dramatic.
The number of new infections continues to rise, the intensive care beds are becoming fewer.
Therefore, action is now taking place in Munich.
Munich - Because the situation in Munich's intensive care units continues to worsen due to the tense Corona situation, the state capital's clinics are preparing patient transfers to hospitals outside Upper Bavaria.
This is to create space for new, seriously ill Covid patients.
In order to create the logistical prerequisites, the national clover leaf crisis plan has been activated.
If necessary, it also provides for nationwide patient transfers.
Corona: Munich clinics are preparing a drastic step - crisis plan announced
According to
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information, intensive care physicians in Munich are already specifically examining which patients are eligible.
In focus: Ventilated corona patients in a stable condition.
They should be brought to places with free intensive care beds by Sanka or airplanes.
The first transports could take place on the weekend.
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