Seasonal infections on the rise at Makarios Hospital paediatric clinic

An increase in seasonal infections is being recorded at the paediatric clinic of Makarios Hospital, with a further rise possible in the coming days due to seasonal factors, the clinic’s director Dr Elena Papamichael said on Sunday.

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Papamichael said cases of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other seasonal infections have increased in recent weeks. She clarified, however, that despite the rise in cases, the clinic is not currently operating at full capacity.