Worrying epidemiological situation in Vâlcea. In just one week, between February 5 and 12, 2024, DSP Vâlcea recorded no less than 1,040 cases of respiratory infections, with approximately 50 more cases than the previous week. Most illnesses are in children between 5 and 14 years old. In addition to the flu, the people of Valcan also suffer from pneumonia.
“There is a slight increase in the number of cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections. 352 cases were registered in the 5-14 age group. Importantly, the number of hospitalizations was lower. The number of flu cases was approximately the same as the previous week, i.e. 85 compared to 87. What is worth noting is that in this period we are referring to, the number of pneumonia cases increased, registering 459 cases, almost double from the previous week. People over 65 were the most vulnerable, 156 cases of pneumonia were registered in this age group” – claims Lorena Mărgăritescu, director of the Public Health Directorate (DSP) Vâlcea.
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2024-02-14 06:31:58
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