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Coronavirus Latest: Tower Health Furloughing Approximately 1,000 Full-Time Employees During Pandemic

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The coronavirus pandemic is hitting hospitals hard. Now it's leading to some hospital workers temporarily losing their jobs.

Tower Health is furloughing about 1,000 full-time employees. They include employees who work in support, administrative and technical areas.

Hospital leaders say they've seen a significant decline in revenue because of COVID-19-related costs and a temporary stop to elective services.

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