The epidemiological situation in the capital of the Russian Federation on indicators related to ARVI, COVID-19 and pneumonia does not go beyond the normal period of seasonal diseases. There has been no significant increase in the number of people hospitalized with related diagnoses in the city. telegram channel Moscow Ministry of Health.
Therefore, the department commented on reports from a number of media outlets that at least 20 ambulances were in a traffic jam near Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital No. 1. Journalists noted that all patients were suspected of having pneumonia or coronavirus.
“Clustering of ambulances <...> It is due to the characteristics of the hospital. There is no significant increase in hospitalizations in the city. “The epidemiological situation of diseases such as ARVI, pneumonia, coronavirus corresponds to the usual period of seasonal diseases,” the statement said.
The ministry announced that up to 22 ambulances can be present on the territory of Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital No. 1 at the same time. The hospital also has 11 boxes for receiving patients.
While doctors examine the patients, the ambulances that brought them leave the hospital. They are also being replaced by other vehicles, so it is typical to have 20 ambulances on the hospital premises during peak hours.
Ministry representatives emphasized that there is currently no shortage of beds to treat patients with pneumonia or Covid-19 in Moscow. The same applies to places where patients with other infectious diseases stay.
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Source: Gazeta
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