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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center's emergency room is experiencing capacity issues due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, exacerbated by a shortage of healthcare workers. Patients with less urgent needs may face long wait times, with some waiting up to 24 hours for inpatient beds. The hospital is prioritizing the sickest patients, but urges understanding and patience from those facing extended wait times.
Researchers at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and Exothera, are working on developing a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine that is safe, effective, and does not require refrigeration or medical professional administration. The vaccine aims to stimulate immunity in the respiratory tract to limit transmission of the virus. Clinical trials are planned in the U.S. and Africa, with hopes of distributing the vaccine to developing parts of the world.