Seventy COVID-19 patients were being treated Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

A surge in COVID-19 patients at Butler Memorial Hospital has surgeons prioritizing elective surgeries.

A news release from the hospital Monday said while BMH is “experiencing a surge that is as significant as any previous,” there are no shortages of supplies or equipment, including ventilators.

The release said the hospital is caring for 70 COVID-19 patients, all of whom are confirmed to have the virus.

Of those patients, 13 are being treated in the intensive care unit.

The hospital reported two deaths Nov. 23, one death Saturday and one death Sunday.

Clarion Hospital, which is part of the Butler Health System, was caring for 14 patients with COVID-19 on Monday.

Of those, 11 were confirmed cases and three suspected.

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