In Chișinău, there is a slight increase in acute respiratory infections, pneumonia, and bronchopneumonia. Hospitals are prepared to receive patients, stated Vladimir Bolocan, head of the Main Directorate of Medical-Social Assistance, during a weekly city hall meeting.
He mentioned that they have requested the Ministry of Health to open a new department for treating nonspecific respiratory diseases to better handle seasonal infections.
Since the beginning of the season, over 40% of citizens in the at-risk group have received the flu vaccine. Citizens are advised to consult their family doctor for vaccination against the flu and coronavirus.