More children in local hospitals

Monday, 10 January 2022 06:30

More children are being admitted to hospital across the region with Covid related issues – but the numbers are not worrying, according to doctors.

The main hospitals in Geneva and Lausanne say they have more children – but none of them are in intensive care and only have mild symptoms.

Mario Gehri, head of paediatrics in Lausanne says he’s dealing with mainly infants suffering a persistent cough or fever.

He says the main problem is staff. Many are isolating or at home because a family member needs care.

He adds general exhaustion is also having an impact.

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