The MUMN has spoke out regarding the latest surge of COVID-19 cases and stated that there are not enough nurses to keep up with the 100 COVID-19 patients that the ITU can accommodate.
Prof. Charmaine Gauci revealed that Mater Dei’s ITU can accommodate up to 75 patients while the Gozo General Hospital’s Unit has set up 25 more ITU beds.
The union went on urge stricter enforcement of measures and following of protocol and expressed their deep concern over the surge in cases.