The epidemiological situation in the entire region of Shkodra continues to be difficult.

The head of pediatrics at the regional hospital of Shkodra, Dr. Greta Naraçi confirms for Euronews Albania that there are around 120 children who show up to receive outpatient help, while in 4 cases they had to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit.

“During this period, they reached 100, 124 visits in one day, while the average is 35-40 visits per day from the outpatient service and admissions to day therapy while the hospitalizations in the ward are mainly those with complications of these viruses that are followed by the family doctor for the first 3-4 days and then they need daily therapy, they have to lie down and need longer treatment. There are currently 4 children”, said Naraçi.

Naraçi says that the COVID-19 virus is again present in the field, which in many cases has also affected children but without showing significant complications. Regardless of the fear of the symptoms, the doctor appeals to be careful in the use of antibiotics as they do not help to improve the situation if they are not consulted with the doctor.

With the start of 2024, the presence of viruses in the country was great, causing many citizens to go to hospitals to get help from a doctor.