Coronavirus hospitalizations are at a record high in Onondaga County.

On Friday, 92 people were in the hospital with the virus.

Doctors at St Joseph’s Hospital said they learned a lot in the spring so they are prepared for this fall surge.

“We have enough resources," said Philip Falcone, the chief medical officer at St. Joseph’s Hospital. "We have enough staff. And I think that right now we are doing our best to provide the excellent care.”

Falcone said the hospital is caring for COVID-19 patients that are younger than the group it treated in the spring and stay about half as long. 

“Obviously, I’d like to have as few patients as possible, so I want everyone to be as careful as they can, but if you have to come to the hospital, we are here to take care of you and we can handle it," said Falcone.

In Onondaga County, hospitalizations have more than quadrupled in three weeks. On October 31, 21 people were being treated for COVID-19 in the hospital. County Executive Ryan McMahon said hospitals are preparing additional ICU beds.

“Thank god for our frontline responders and our doctors," said McMahon. "They are treating our sick very well and very fast or else we would be under much more stress than we are.”

At St. Joseph's, there is a negative pressure COVID-19 floor which filters the air and keeps patients and staff safe. Falcone said it’s all hands on deck to treat patients with the virus. 

“I can’t be dishonest about it," said Falcone. "It is stressful. We are facing a time where all of us been through a lot. We are trying to do our best, and it is tough. I think you can’t discount that.”

Falcone said he is worried about surges after Thanksgiving and Christmas, so remember that your actions have a ripple effect felt far beyond your family.