Health Ministry: Decline in New Gastroenterocolitis Cases Recorded in Gostivar

The Ministry of Health announced that the epidemiological situation in the Gostivar region is being continuously monitored.

According to the latest data from public health institutions, the first decline in the number of new patients with symptoms of gastroenterocolitis seeking medical assistance for the first time has been observed since yesterday.

So far, Gostivar General Hospital has recorded a total of 1,554 patients, while 1.392 cases have been registered at the Gostivar Health Center. The four people who were being treated in hospital have been discharged and are continuing their treatment at home.

The authorities have so far received 140 formal reports, which are being reviewed by the epidemiological teams of the Tetovo Public Health Center and the Institute of Public Health. In addition, 81 epidemiological surveys have been conducted.

Daily figures show that yesterday, on 19.07, a total of 564 patients visited the hospital and health center for an initial examination. This figure is lower than a day earlier, when 649 newly examined patients were recorded, which was also the highest number registered in a single day.

The statement reiterated that most patients have mild clinical symptoms. Meanwhile, all necessary epidemiological, laboratory and preventive measures are being implemented./Telegrafi/