Zafirovska: Number of Citizens Seeking Medical Treatment in Gostivar Is Declining

Zorica Zafirovska, an epidemiologist at the Public Health Center in Tetovo, said that the number of people seeking medical assistance following the water contamination in Gostivar had declined over the past 24 hours.

During this period, a total of 111 patients sought treatment.

“The number has declined over the past 24 hours. Another 111 patients sought assistance at the Infectious Diseases Ward in Gostivar, while 26 others came in for medical examinations. Seven new cases were registered at the Emergency Center in Gostivar, while 65 new patients were reported at the Pediatrics Department,” Zafirovska said.

She stressed that the situation was improving compared with the previous day. A gastroenteritis epidemic has been declared in the Municipality of Gostivar, while the epidemiological situation is being monitored continuously.

“Epidemiological investigations are underway, and samples are being taken for analysis, including stool cultures. We are currently awaiting the results of the samples collected,” the epidemiologist said.