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'Surge On A Surge': Rep. Dr. Santiago Says COVID Hospitalizations Will Rise In January

"We're in for it," said Dr. Jon Santiago of Boston Medical Center, insinuating the state is "in" for a tough January.

The number of new coronavirus cases for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day topped 8,500 in Massachusetts, according to Saturday’s report from the state’s Department of Healt

A lawmaker who’s also a medical professional saying as cases go up, it’s putting a strain on hospital.

“We’re in for it,” said Dr. Jon Santiago of Boston Medical Center, insinuating the state is “in” for a tough January with the holidays now in the rearview mirror.

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