La Paz on the brink of respiratory disease epidemic. (13:50)

The Departmental Health Service (SEDES) La Paz, in charge of Dr. Javier Mamani Acarapi, reported that acute respiratory infections increased by 20% in the last week: from 28,777 to 34,745 cases, including 3,500 cases under 5 years of age. 1,008 cases of childhood pneumonia, 2,126 cases of acute diarrhoea, 25 cases of COVID-19, 5 cases of influenza, and other respiratory viruses were also recorded. SEDES recommended that patients should be prompt…