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CEO at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital breaks down ICU capacity for three Dignity Health hospitals

The San Joaquin Valley's ICU capacity fell under the 15% threshold and now many businesses in the county were forced to close. Ken Keller, CEO of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, talks about how the Dignity Health is preparing.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — CEO and President of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Ken Keller, breaks down the ICU capacity for Mercy and Memorial Hospitals.

Keller said between the three hospitals there are approximately 65 ICU beds total. Out of those 65 currently about 17 are available. To hear more details about ICU capacity and when a vaccine is coming to the state watch the full video below.

23ABC Interview: Ken Keller, CEO of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

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