“Cases.”
Yeah, I keyed into that word too.
It seems that the hospitals (and the State of Maryland) are experiencing a surge in positive COVID tests, much more than a surge in new admissions.
Admissions are rising moderately, but the surge in positive COVID tests is much, much greater. Omicron Standard Operating Procedure.
It is wise to prepare for a surge, but judging by South Africa, the UK and Europe, it should be manageable for the hospitals.