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10 January 2025
Marilena Panayi
Three patients died from influenza yesterday, as pharmacies report surging demand for antipyretic medication and testing kits amid a widespread outbreak of seasonal infections.
The deceased, aged 43, 73, and 87, were being treated at hospitals in Nicosia and Paphos.
Several other patients are currently receiving intensive care treatment for severe seasonal infections, with dozens more in general hospital wards.
Health authorities report that Influenza A and B strains and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the predominant infections, while Covid-19 continues to hospitalise dozens daily despite showing no significant surge. ...
Marilena Panayi
Three patients died from influenza yesterday, as pharmacies report surging demand for antipyretic medication and testing kits amid a widespread outbreak of seasonal infections.
The deceased, aged 43, 73, and 87, were being treated at hospitals in Nicosia and Paphos.
Several other patients are currently receiving intensive care treatment for severe seasonal infections, with dozens more in general hospital wards.
Health authorities report that Influenza A and B strains and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the predominant infections, while Covid-19 continues to hospitalise dozens daily despite showing no significant surge. ...