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The competent services are proceeding with the development of ICU beds in Larnaca[/B] due to the increase in hospitalizations observed in recent days in order to relieve the health system and especially the ICUs.
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Speaking after the meeting at Larnaca Hospital, the Minister of Health said that it was decided that in the first phase another 6 ICU beds would be added, with the possibility to develop another 6 if necessary under certain conditions.
As explained, the aim is to strengthen and complete the Intensive Care Unit of Larnaca Hospital.
Asked to respond on possible new measures, Hadjipandela referred to the meeting he will have tomorrow with the team of scientists.
Asked about the increase in hospitalizations observed yesterday, 16 new admissions in total, Hadjipandela commented that there does not seem to be a big increase, adding that the data will be evaluated again this afternoon.
The Minister responded to fire on diagnostic centres
Responding to fire on the system and specifically diagnostic centres, the Minister said that we must understand that nurses, the staff who staff centres, nursing homes, they are human beings, they too are human beings[/B], they can be contacts to get sick and minor problems can arise.
He referred to an incident in Nicosia, saying that we are living in unprecedented conditions and there is no need to shoot.
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