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“We currently have the resources we need in terms of security measures. We also have human resources. The hospital is still fully operational, providing the necessary and planned assistance.
Although it is known that the epidemiological situation in the region is very complicated. Patients travel from Radviliškis district, an important part, also from Kelmė district, where situations in hospitals are difficult or hospitals are generally closed.
We work in extreme conditions. The number of patients is very large. At present, we have organized two infection rooms, where patients are treated, ”said Remigijus Mažeika, director of the Šiauliai Republican Hospital.
The head of the hospital confirmed that both the pregnant woman and the one who had just given birth were among the sick. No further data is provided about patients, protecting their privacy, but, according to the hospital director, their treatment does not represent an exceptional challenge.
“In general, if the virus is asymptomatic, there is no cure. If – with symptoms, then there is the same treatment as for everyone,” said R. Mažeika.
Journalists on the lrytas.lt portal were the first to report on a pregnant and recently delivered patient.
There have been four deaths in the county
The National Public Health Center (NVSC) reported that last day information about 5 deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) was received from medical institutions – 4 were recorded in Šiauliai county, 1 – in Kaunas county. Currently, the infection has claimed 99 lives.
One of the deceased belonged to the 50-59 age group and suffered from chronic diseases. The coronavirus was confirmed in one person on September 26. The epidemiological diagnosis of the outbreak revealed that the person became infected after contact with a sick relative in the home environment.
The other deceased belonged to the age group of 70 to 79 years and had comorbidities. The coronavirus was confirmed in this deceased on September 22. The circumstances of a person’s infection are related to the outbreak at the Siauliai Republican Hospital.
The fourth deceased also belonged to the age group 70 to 79 years. You are also at risk and due to comorbidities. The coronavirus was confirmed in one person on October 4. The source and circumstances of a person’s COVID-19 infection are unknown.
The fifth case of death was in Kaunas County. The deceased belonged to the 80-89 age group and presented comorbidities. The infection was confirmed to the person on September 23. The circumstances of the person’s infection are related to the outbreak in the Blinstrubiškės welfare home located in Raseiniai district.
In addition, on the last day there were 2 deaths (in Šiauliai and Kaunas counties), when those infected with coronavirus died from other causes.
12 new cases were confirmed
According to the NVSC, 81 cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed in the country yesterday. Of these cases, 12 in Šiauliai county. In Šiauliai County, 4 cases confirmed yesterday are related to AB Rūta. A total of 12 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
3 cases are related to AB Telia company in Šiauliai. A total of 15 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
In Šiauliai Republican Hospital a secondary case was confirmed in the family. A total of 65 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
A secondary case in Šiauliai county is associated with an outbreak of coronavirus infection at Kelmė dairy. A total of 29 cases have already been linked to this outbreak.
According to the koronastop.lt website, there are currently 88 people in Šiauliai district and 271 in Šiauliai.
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