WYNNEWOOD, Pa. - A rise in serious COVID-19 infections has put many Montgomery County hospitals near capacity as health officials brace for more hospitalizations from the Thanksgiving holiday."I want to emphasize that most hospitals in Montgomery County are at or near capacity," Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Dr.
Valerie Arkoosh said. Among more than 10 hospitals in the county, Arkoosh says two are already at capacity. Many have begun canceling elective surgery and most have needed to divert patients from their emergency rooms, according to Arkoosh.FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUSOn Wednesday, the county announced nearly 400 new infections among residents.