KPC deaths hit 50 as CSS hospital visits plummet

The number of deaths  from KPC bacteria in Panama’s  main Social Security Hospital (CSS) is now confirmed at 50 say officials.

The deaths took place in the Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital where there has been a dramatic  decrease in the number of patients seeking treatment.

The director of the CSS, Guillermo Saez-Llorens said Monday that there has been a reduction of 600,000  patients in the outpatient clinic at the Hospital.

 Roberto Mitre, medical director of the Hospital, said there has  also been a reduction in emergency room care. However, Mitre said this is not all bad because people are only visiting  the hospital for true emergencies.