An elderly person died of influenza A on Friday, bringing the death toll this winter to four.

The man was being treated at a private hospital with severe symptoms.

On Wednesday a 43-year-old man had died in Nicosia general hospital and on Thursday a further two patients, aged 87 and 73, died, who were being treated in Nicosia and Paphos general hospitals respectively.

All three had been suffering from underlying diseases.

Meanwhile, other patients have been intubated in hospitals across the island.

Hospitals continue to be under significant strain, with most having exceeded 90 per cent occupancy.

The exception is Makarios hospital in Nicosia with 60 per cent occupancy, according to Reporter website.

Hundreds of patients continue to visit hospitals on a daily basis due to influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Covid, with Nicosia receiving over 200 a day.