Infectious disease threatens Russian-occupied Mariupol
An infectious disease is quietly spreading in Russian-occupied Mariupol, raising the specter of an epidemic in the city, Mariupol City Council press service reported on Telegram on Jan. 17.
There has been a noticeable uptick in viral infections among the city's residents over the past four weeks, but the occupation authorities have made no public statements, local publications said.
"More and more residents are seeking medical help at hospitals,” the report said.
“Many have high fever, severe cough, and other troubling symptoms. Yet, the occupiers do not say whether this is an outbreak of acute respiratory infections or COVID-19."
Hospitals are ill-equipped to handle the surge in infectious disease, particularly for COVID-19 patients, the City Council said. There is a critical shortage of essential drugs and medical equipment in these institutions.
"Due to the shortage of medical supplies under the occupation, the number of cases is on the rise,” the press service said.
“The city now faces the possibility of an epidemic."
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