Mercy to treat some Covid-19 patients at home as hospitals run out of beds

Mercy announced Monday it will be caring for some Covid-19 patients virtually to address the increasing shortage of hospital beds across the region. The Mercy COVID Care @ Home program will offer remote, in-home care and monitoring for those with mild symptoms who may need low-flow rates of oxygen. Through the around-the-clock care, the Mercy's Virtual care team will measure oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry and adjust oxygen flow as necessary, along with other evaluations and interventions,…