Hospitals in Green Bay are currently at about 97 percent of capacity, according to Green Bay Metro Fire Chief David Litton.
Litton, who is acting as the emergency management director for Green Bay, addressed a Common Council meeting Tuesday night.
When asked about the average figure for hospitals, Litton did not know, but guessed the rate is 75 to 80 percent during the year, noting that influenza is affecting the current hospital utilization.
There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Brown County.
When asked about a plan if hospitals run out of space, Litton said that all elective surgeries are being canceled.
"They are making room as we speak in the hospitals for the coming surge," Litton said.
Local ambulances will not transport possible coronavirus patients to an emergency room unless the patient is “critical,” Litton said.
Asked about personal protective equipment, Litton said a limited supply is on hand, and requested more on Saturday.
“There are no additional supplies anywhere in the United States that can be had,” Litton said, adding that any equipment received from the national stockpile would amount to an addition of ten sets to their supply.
Fourteen fire/EMS personnel are under quarantine, all because they were on vacation in areas of hot spots and/or came home and reported to be sick with various symptoms, Litton said.
If those personnel traveled by commercial means, they’ve been quarantined, Litton said.
Note: The wife of the NBC 26 reporter who wrote this report works for an airline.
