{"id":133446,"date":"2025-12-18T18:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=133446"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:26:58","slug":"surge-of-seasonal-flu-cases-in-homs-resembling-covid-19-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/133446\/","title":{"rendered":"Surge of seasonal flu cases in Homs resembling COVID-19 symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 Dr. Amer Seifo, director of Zahraa National Hospital in Homs, revealed on&nbsp; Thursday a significant increase in patients suffering from seasonal influenza, which presents symptoms similar to those of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>Dr. Seifo told North Press that the hospital has been receiving around 35 patients daily since the start of the outbreak. He noted that the pressure is not limited to Zahraa Hospital but extends to other hospitals across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>He added that the rise in cases has forced hospitals to admit patients beyond their capacity. Economic hardship and low income among many residents have compounded the situation, as large numbers of patients are unable to afford private healthcare and must rely on public hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>According to Seifo, hospitals in Homs collectively receive approximately 500 patients daily with influenza-like symptoms since the beginning of the outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>He confirmed that awareness campaigns are currently being conducted among residents to encourage preventive measures and reduce the spread of the illness. However, he acknowledged that the limited resources available in public hospitals hinder their ability to accommodate larger numbers of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Dr. Amer Seifo, director of Zahraa National Hospital in Homs, revealed on&nbsp; Thursday a significant increase in patients suffering from seasonal influenza, which presents symptoms similar to those of COVID-19. 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