Mercy Springfield is prepping for a sixth COVID-19 unit in its hospital according to its Chief Administrative Officer.

112 COVID+ @MercySGF. New single-day high for us. Staffing always a challenge at the holidays so this year will be even more difficult. Prepping our 6th COVID unit now. Life is not back to normal. We are still in the middle of this fight. We need your help. Mask, distance, wash.

— Erik Frederick (@CAOMercySGF) December 28, 2020

Erik Fredrick tweeting the update after announcing a single day record of 112 COVID positive patients for the local health system.

Fredrick also says while staffing is a challenge, it’s even more difficult during the holidays.