WARWICK, R.I. - Mary Balcerzak's nightmare was coming to an end. The coronavirus-positive woman spent 10 hours sitting with other infected patients in a small emergency department meeting room before health-care workers were able to find a bed for her in tiny Room 25. Now, 36 hours after she arrived, Balcerzak, 70, was about to move upstairs where she belonged, to a bed on a floor inside Kent Hospital. In a nearby hallway, five people sat in chairs, one man drinking tea, quietly talking to himself. Two elderly women lay on gurneys in another corridor. The patient in Room 28 needed to be moved to intensive care, but there was no bed available. This is what a slow day looks like in a hospital emergency department overwhelmed by the coronavirus. On other days, health-care workers have drawn blood from patients as they sat in their cars, set up intravenous drips in the packed waiting room or shunted patients to the overflow tent outside. There was simply no other choice, no other … [Read more...] about Inside a Rhode Island hospital E.R. overwhelmed by omicron
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How Important Are Seat Covers For Your Car?
There's nothing more appealing than your car seats' vibrant and sleek finish. But, like the car's exterior, its seats also take the beating of sun, dust, and dirt! As a result, it's no surprise that car seats can look dull and worn down quickly. Keep reading as we tell you the importance of car seat covers! Why Do You Need Seat Covers for Your Car? Car accessories exist not only for aesthetics but also for the protection and functionality of your vehicle. Seat covers are essential yet excellent accessories that protect your seats from wear and tear and add to the interior styling. People also think that donning your car seats with a new cover can make them stand out from the crowd. One more reason car seat covers are so popular is that they're highly affordable and easy to maintain! Photo Credit: unsplash.com Offers Extra Protection for Your New Seats If you want to protect your new car seats from damage and wear, seat covers are a no-brainer. Apart from the dust and … [Read more...] about How Important Are Seat Covers For Your Car?