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Pressure on hospitals as COVID, flu cases rise

State hospitals are facing increased pressure and nearing capacity due to a surge in respiratory virus cases, with the number of COVID patients admitted doubling in recent weeks, according to Charalampos Charilaou,

20th December 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Over 7000 vaccinated, 5600 get flu shot

Vaccinations against COVID-19 and the flu continue with data indicating that since the beginning of October, when the jabs started, over 7,000 have been vaccinated for COVID and 5,600 for the flu.

23rd October 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Vaccination campaign launched with flu jab

The Health Ministry announced the launch of free vaccinations against the seasonal flu and COVID-19 from Tuesday. Emphasising the importance of timely vaccination during the autumn and winter, the ministry has laid

3rd October 2023

Cyprus

14 flu deaths this winter

Some 14 people died from an influenza infection during the winter months in Cyprus, as reported by the Health Ministry. Initially, reports suggested that one of the victims was a young child

16th March 2023

Cyprus

Health Ministry urges public to get flu shot

The Ministry of Health has advised the public, regardless of age or condition, to contact their GP for a free flu vaccine to reduce pressure on the healthcare system. It stressed that

5th January 2023

Cyprus

1,000 birds culled after avian flu outbreak

Cyprus’ veterinary services will put down 1,000 birds at two farms in Paralimni after cases of avian influenza were found on the premises. Authorities have been on bird flu alert since last

29th November 2022

Cyprus

COVID19: Hospitals under pressure from seasonal flu

Cyprus has been reporting, on average, one COVID-19 death daily, while authorities warn that things could worsen as seasonal flu is on the rise. In its last three weekly epidemiological reports, the

28th November 2022

Cyprus

Time to get a flu jab

Scientists and health experts call the elderly and people from vulnerable groups to get vaccinated against Influenza ahead of the winter season. From Monday, people aged over 65, children from 6 months

13th October 2021

Cyprus

Flu shots to start early October

The Health Ministry announced it would start administering the flu vaccine for vulnerable groups from early October. The aim is to promptly protect the vulnerable and elderly from seasonal infections ahead of

21st September 2021

Cyprus

Cyprus not expecting flu surge

Cyprus does not expect to face a big surge of type A flu cases this year, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Cyprus Maria Koliou told CNA. Koliou, member

4th December 2020

Cyprus/Life & Society