KSHB: Local hospitals face capacity issues due to COVID-19

Kansas City-area hospitals are reporting a rise in COVID-19 patients, leading to some capacity issues.

KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen, Director of Operations for Saint Luke's COVID Response Team and emergency physician, about how Saint Luke's is dealing with the high volumes.

"I do want to reassure the public that even though we are bursting at the seams, we will always be there to take care of you," Dr. Larsen said.

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