August
1, 2017
A nationwide
outbreak of seasonal influenza A (H1N1) has killed 12 people out of total of 76
confirmed cases since 21 July, according to a report yesterday from the
Ministry of Health and Sports.
The ministry
announced there were 14 new cases since Monday and said 245 people received
treatment in hospitals, nationwide, for respiratory diseases since 21 July.
The ministry
noted that there have been no reported deaths due to the virus since Monday.
And the ministry said no medical staff have contracted the virus from direct
contact with patients.
Patients
diagnosed with respiratory disease in Yangon are being treated at Waibargi
Specialist Hospital in North Okkalarpa. The ministry issued the report
following an emergency meeting on Monday in Nay Pyi Taw led by the Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry for Health and Sports. Health officials discussed
forming a rapid relief team, distributing medical supplies and potential
quarantine procedures.
The government
is also assisting regions and state agencies with their relief efforts
including dissemination of public health pamphlets. The most recent updates on
the virus’ spread and prevention information is available at the Ministry of
Health and Sports’ website: www.moh.gov.mm and the Myanmar Centres for Disease
Control’s Facebook page.
Myanmar News Agency
Ref;
The Global New Light of Myanmar
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