A dozen major Florida hospitals turning to rented coolers to store Covid victims’ bodies

3years ago

Florida news, US news.

AdventHealth revealed on Thursday that at least ten major hospitals operating in Central Florida counties are now turning into rented coolers to store the bodies of those who died from Covid.

“We have begun utilizing rented, refrigerated coolers at 10 of our campuses throughout Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, & Volusia counties,” the healthcare system’s statement reads. “These coolers are quickly becoming filled also.”

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    “We have a robust emergency management program, which has allowed us to continue to care for our community during this surge with thorough planning and precautionary measures,” AdventHealth added.

    “With the spike of seriously ill patients in our hospitals, it’s prudent that we prepare for an increase in deaths and are putting resources in place to provide additional capacity if needed.”