Skopje, 4 January 2024 (MIA) - The Infectious Diseases Clinic in Skopje has seen a total of 47 flu patients since the onset of 2024, head of the Clinic Milena Stevanovikj told MIA. In the past 24 hours, 22 people with flu symptoms were examined at the Clinic.

Two COVID-19 patients were admitted at the Clinic late Wednesday, of whom one is a severe case because of an underlying medical condition. 

"A total of four patients are treated at the Clinic," said Stevanovikj.

Public Health Center director Shaban Memeti told MIA that a total of 72 COVID-19 cases were registered between December 25-31, 2023. Of these, 39 are in Skopje, 12 in Prilep, and 10 in Ohrid. 

Children's hospital "Kozle" sees up to 200 patients a day in the outpatient-polyclinic practice.

Doctor Mirjana Popovska, specialist pediatrician, told MIA that about sixty children are currently receiving hospital treatment at the "Kozle" children's hospital. 

"Cases mostly involve lower respiratory tract infections. Infants up to one year of age are the most vulnerable and affected group," Popovska noted.   

She added that the children's hospital had approximately the same number of patients in December.

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