The COVID-19 surge continues to affect much of the U.S., including every Mayo Clinic location across the Midwest. Testing volumes and positivity rates are increasing, which is translating to more people needing hospitalization.

Dr. Amy W. Williams, executive dean of practice at Mayo Clinic, discusses innovations to ease the burden of COVID-19 surge on hospitals.

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