The Salisbury-based system is following a directive by Maryland state officials. It also cited a spike in COVID-19 cases, high patient volumes and demand for hospital beds, according to a Dec. 22 news release.
Delaware has not issued a similar directive, but the volume of COVID-19 admissions caused TidalHealth Nanticoke to take the same measures, according to the release.
The pause will continue until COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland are below 1,200, the release said.
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