Ministry of Health refutes rumors about rise of COVID-19 cases among children

Some social network users have circulated reports that hospitals across the country are overcrowded with children who are suffering from coronavirus.

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The has refuted these rumors and noted that the last increase in the incidence of acute respiratory diseases and coronavirus among children was observed in the autumn months of last year.

“Back then, 500 additional beds were organized for patients in the Zangiota Infectious Diseases Hospital. However, the epidemiological situation is stable now, the incidence rates are low,” the ministry said.