On Wednesday, the Östergötland region held a press conference regarding the situation during the pandemic.
According to Magnus Roberg, who is an assistant infection control doctor in the region, the situation is strained.
- We have a strained situation in healthcare that can be compared with how it was last spring.
We also see a tendency for an increase in the number of patients in the last week, he says.
To cope with the pressure, especially at the US in Linköping, they have enlisted the help of the Kalmar and Örebro regions.
- We take help from other regions and get help with patients who have difficulty finding a place, says Magnus Roberg.
Sampling next week
During the press conference, the region also announced that the delayed sampling in Östergötland will soon be in phase again.
- During the next week, everyone over the age of 18 in Östergötland will be able to try again.
It is an important part of the covid-19 fight, says Kaisa Karro (S), regional councilor.
US in reinforcement mode
Following a decision yesterday, the University Hospital in Linköping is in a strengthening position.
- The US made the decision yesterday based on a very strained care location.
It is to create additional room for maneuver to be able to face the pandemic.
Above all, staffing functions have been strengthened, says Ninnie Borendal Wodlin, care director.