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面對新疫情,來自克利夫蘭診所的懇求

克利夫蘭診所 俄州亞太聯盟

 
過去的一個月對我們許多醫療工作者來説是發人深省的。在新冠(COVID-19)大流行已經近兩年的今天,我們在中西部地區的醫院里看到了大量出現的新冠患者。
    克利夫蘭診所在俄亥俄州的醫院里照顧着800多名感染COVID-19的病人。在這些病人中,有200多人進了重症監護室。這些病人中的大多數都沒有接種新冠疫苗。
    我們俄亥俄州的急診室已經爆滿,有很多病人在等待進入我們的醫院。我們社區的其它醫院也面臨同樣的問題。
    我們不得不推遲俄亥俄州的許多非緊急手術,因爲我們試圖爲感染COVID-19的病人留下足夠的空間。我們的醫生、護士和護理人員正在晝夜不停地工作,照顧這些患者。他們已經筋疲力盡。
    今天,我們向你們發出了一個請求:請去接種疫苗。無論你是該打加強針了,還是對給你的孩子接種疫苗猶豫不決,或者一直以來對疫苗心存疑慮。科學是明確的:疫苗可以拯救生命,請接種疫苗吧。
    對於那些今年因COVID-19而失去親人的人,我們表示最深切的同情。我們能感受到你們的損失。我們想分擔你們的悲痛。我們的心也碎了。
    我們能夠度過這個難關的唯一辦法就是一起努力。請爲你自己、你的家人和你的社區盡一份力:接種疫苗,戴上口罩,洗凈雙手,如果你感到不適,請獃在家里。
    當你需要富有同情心的高質量護理時,克利夫蘭診所將一直在這里爲你服務。太陽將在明天早上重新升起,並將帶來對美好一天的新希望。
    我們祝願你和你的家人有一個快樂的假期和一個健康快樂的新年。

A Plea from Cleveland Clinic
    This past month has been sobering for many of us in healthcare. Nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’re seeing some of the highest volumes of patients with the disease in hospitals throughout the Midwest. Here at Cleveland Clinic, we’re caring for more than 800 patients with COVID-19 at our Ohio hospitals. Of these patients, more than 200 are in the intensive care unit. The majority of these patients are unvaccinated. Our Ohio emergency departments are filled. We have people waiting to get into our hospitals. Neighboring hospitals in our communities are facing the same issues. We’ve had to postpone many non-urgent surgeries in Ohio as we try to leave enough space for patients with COVID-19. Our physicians, nurses and caregivers are working around-the-clock to care for these sick patients. They are exhausted.Today, we come to you with a plea. Get vaccinated. Please. Whether you are due for your booster shot, undecided about getting your child vaccinated or have been leery of the vaccine all along. The science is clear. Vaccines save lives. Please, get vaccinated. For those of you who have lost a loved one to COVID-19 this year, we extend our deepest sympathies. We feel your loss. We share in your grief. We, too, are heartbroken. The only way we can get through this is together. Please do your part for yourself, your family and your community. Get vaccinated. Wear your mask, wash your hands and stay home if you're feeling ill. Cleveland Clinic will always be here for you when you need compassionate, high-quality care. The sun will rise tomorrow morning, and with it will bring renewed hope for a better day.??We wish you and yours a joyous holiday season & a happy and healthy New Year.