Hospital leaders from the University of Mississippi Medical Center spoke Monday about the rise in COVID-19 cases and the pandemic's effect on healthcare workers.
Hospital leaders from the university of mississippi medical center came together to voice their concerns over the rise in coronavirus cases wtva's alyssa martin joins us live in the studio with their message.... the hospital leaders spoke this afternoon as coronavirus cases are continuing to rise and as the thanksgiving holiday approaches.
Their message comes as mississippi also reported its highest single day total of new coronavirus cases over the weekend... .
Ummc's vice chancellor called for the state to implement another statewide mask mandate... turned us around ."
That sense of urgency is rapidly becoming more intense and powerful, and what we have been doing hasnt turned us around..."
An emergency room nurse also took the time to talk about what its like working on the front lines - and her message to those in the community as cases increase..
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Nurse, ummc ) they were so sick, and who were dying and couldn't be with their loved ones.
When you're you know on the phone and letting someone say goodbye to their family members and you have to be there for that private moment and you've done everything possible.
It's very defeating to see in the community having parties and you know gathering.
We all want to be with our families.
I will like to be with mine.
Ward also said she's afraid to carry the virus home and give it to her and her three sons.
Ward also said she's afraid to carry the virus home and give it to her and her three sons.
The vice chancellor also added shes concerned about their ability to handle additional patients as the holidays
Mississippi medical leaders calling for Statewide Mask mandate
