Pneumology departments in Sicily face strain from influenza, with Caltanissetta exceeding capacity

palermo.gds.it (Italian)

Influenza in Sicily is overwhelming hospitals, with Pneumology departments exceeding capacity. Caltanissetta's Pneumology ward has 20 patients for 12 beds, and emergency room visits are up over 200%. The H3N2 variant and low vaccination rates are contributing to severe cases across all age groups.


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