Under the red code of epidemiological alert, in the municipality of Bălţi, COVID-19 patients die on their heads. At the largest hospital in the north of the country, 60 people die of the disease every month. Behind the gloomy numbers are the stories of people who fought an unequal battle and failed to cope with the virus. Doctors are on the same side of the barricade, but say they are exhausted and have a hard time coping. We warn you that images with a strong emotional impact follow, captured in the middle of the outbreak in Bălţi.
Thus, in a short time, all the beds in the intensive care unit were to be occupied. The ATI ward is full of patients with COVID, but the whole hospital.
“The pressure of the new coronavirus is also felt through the large number of hospitalizations. Thus, at the Balti Clinical Hospital, currently, over 300 Covid-19 patients are treated. A huge number compared to May when around 150 patients were hospitalized here. “
In the sound of minute-by-minute life monitoring devices, a patient was able to gather her strength and send a message to people who have not yet gone through the torments of infection.
“People should get vaccinated. I hit here on September 30th. Before that, I felt really bad for five days, I couldn’t eat. It’s very hard for me to breathe. “
It is just as complicated for doctors, who say they have a hard time coping with the large number of patients.
“We strive to help patients. They are sick, helpless. It’s awful now. They are terrible not only for patients, but also for medical workers, they are always at risk. When you intubate or re-intubate them, the risk of getting infected is very high. ”
In the Intensive Care Unit there is a fight for life and death. All patients are in dire need of oxygen, but some suffer from complications, despite the efforts of doctors.
“The patients who have been hospitalized with us lately are more serious. The evolution of the disease is more aggressive. We have 67 oxygen points from the generator and we still need concentrators. And those who make medium shapes need oxygen. They regularly use oxygen, but they are still near the oxygen intake. “
“At the Covid Balti center, the fight goes on for each oxygen mask. They are required not only in intensive care, but also in wards with medium-severity patients. For example, 5 patients are hospitalized in this ward, 3 of whom need an oxygen mask. ”
Many patients realize the severity of the situation only when they arrive at the hospital.
“How many days have you been here?”
– Honestly, I lost the number. I do not know. The doctors are very caring, and my health seems to be improving. I am grateful to them.
– Are you vaccinated?
– Not.
– Why?
– I can’t tell you why? ”
Among those being treated at the Covid Balti Center are also vaccinated people. However, their condition is not serious.
“My lungs were 25% affected. I called an ambulance and was hospitalized. I don’t regret not staying home. I got vaccinated in August. “
Currently, patients in serious condition from all the northern districts of the country are brought to Balti.
“If in June, July we had 30-40 patients, now we have 180 patients only from Balti. The worst figure is 552 patients who died in 9 months of the year. “
According to the Ministry of Health, between October 11-17, the incidence of infection in Balti Municipality was 483 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
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