As the flu virus spreads, four Oklahoma City hospitals report a lack of ICU beds.

Four Oklahoma City hospitals stated Monday that they have no intensive care beds available due to an increase in coronavirus infections caused by the omicron variety.

On Monday, St. Anthony, Mercy, Integris, and OU Health all reported no open ICU beds with a total of 737 COVID-19 patients.

On Monday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported a three-day average of 1,421 patients hospitalised with the virus, with an average of 327 ICU admissions.

The four Oklahoma City hospitals suspended their three-times-a-week reporting in October as virus infections declined, but restarted them on Friday.

According to a joint statement, “the newest COVID-19 increase has put an excessive burden on the Oklahoma City health care community.” “Patients are suffering excessive wait times in emergency departments, delays in care, and hospitals and clinics are trying to keep up with testing demand.”