Dozens hospitalized with hypothermia in Moldova
The cold weather is severely affecting the Republic of Moldova. In the first two weeks of this year, dozens of people were hospitalized with hypothermia, with almost one-third of patients admitted in critical condition, according to doctors.
According to information from the Emergency Medicine Institute in Chisinau, eight patients suffering from frostbite are currently hospitalized and receiving specific treatment. Some of these individuals are in serious condition, requiring amputations, and unfortunately, some have lost fingers.
In the first two weeks of this year, over 30 people with hypothermia were admitted to the emergency room, the majority of whom were homeless. Some patients were discharged within 24 hours after receiving necessary medical care.
A temporary shelter for homeless individuals is operating in Chisinau, providing free accommodation funded by municipal authorities. Recently, 91 people have benefited from specialized services there, and approximately 300 have received assistance since the beginning of the cold season.
Homeless individuals are urged to take advantage of the services offered at the Temporary Accommodation Center, as the cold temperatures are expected to persist in the coming days.
Meteorologists warn that next week, nighttime temperatures may drop to minus 18 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will range from minus 5 to minus 10 degrees.
"Both minimum and maximum temperatures will trend downward. Starting tomorrow night, minimum temperatures will range between -17 and -12 degrees, with daytime highs from -10 to -5 degrees. From January 17 to January 20, minimum temperatures will fall further, ranging from -18 to -13 degrees, while maximums will remain around -10 to -5 degrees. By the end of the period, specifically on January 21-22, minimums are expected to drop to between -15 and -10 degrees, with maximums ranging from -8 to 3 degrees," said meteorologist Natalia Gherasim.
According to meteorologists, no snowfall is expected in the coming days.
