Cyprus hospital suspends services after doctor contracts coronavirus
The 64-year-old doctor was one of two individuals to first test positive on the Mediterranean island. He had recently returned from Britain and had contact with patients.
By REUTERSCyprus Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou is seen before a press conference following the first two confirmed coronavirus cases in Nicosia,(photo credit: REUTERS)
ATHENS - Cyprus's largest medical facility suspended most services on Tuesday, authorities said, after a medical doctor heading the heart surgery ward tested positive for coronavirus.The 64-year-old doctor was one of two individuals to first test positive on the Mediterranean island. He had recently returned from Britain and had had contact with patients.Effective Tuesday, all admissions, outpatient clinics, surgeries and visitations at Nicosia General Hospital are being suspended for 48 hours, when the situation would be reviewed, the Health Ministry announced early in the day.The operation of the cardio-surgery ward has also been suspended and patients would be gradually discharged, depending on their general health condition, the ministry said.
