Limassol, Cyprus. A four-year-old girl who was admitted to Limassol general hospital on Saturday died of influenza type A on Monday, according to the state health services (Okypy). Okypy said the cause of death was multi-organ failure linked to influenza A.
Cause of death and medical assessment
Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said that, according to the attending physicians, the cause of death was multi-organ failure as a result of influenza A.
Hospital transfer and intensive care
Okypy said the girl was intubated and transferred in critical condition from Limassol to the ICU unit of Nicosia’s Makarios hospital on Saturday.
Increase in hospitalisations reported
Earlier on Monday, Okypy said hospitalisations for Covid-19 and influenza A had increased in Limassol over the weekend.
What measures are being taken to address the reported rise in Covid-19 and influenza A hospitalisations in Limassol?