The occupancy rate in the pediatric wards of Makarios Hospital that treat children with covid is at 100%, since in recent days there has been a large flow of underage patients.
12 children are hospitalized with coronavirus at the moment, a number that also demonstrates the large outbreak of cases in the community.
Speaking to the Cyprus Times, the Director of the Pediatric Clinic of Makareion Hospital, Dr.Abraham Ilias, pointed out that the main cause of admissions to Makarios is covid, as at the moment there are more children with coronavirus in the wards.
"For the first time we have seen 12 children hospitalized in summer, two of them are in the negative pressure ward. We provide all the care that is necessary and we monitor all the cases but we also need the parents to pay attention and observe all hygiene and self-protection measures," he said.
Asked about the main symptoms that children present, he explained that the main symptom is fevers, which often last for several days.
From the point of view of the OCYPY, however, as the spokesman of the organisation, Charalambos Harilaou, stresses and when asked if the wards will be extended due to the high number of visitors, the situation is manageable and there is no cause for concern.
"The situation is constantly monitored and evaluated in Makarios, as well as in the other hospitals. No patient will be left without care. Where beds are needed, they will be provided," he said.
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