Wednesday, September 27, 2017

1,180 patients hospitalized, 400 diagnosed with H1N1, 38 fatalities to date



 September 26, 2017
Thirty patients were confirmed with H1N1 infection among 116 suspected patients who received laboratory test from 2 to 13 September, with a single fatality, according to Ministry of Health and Sports.


Meanwhile, from 2 p.m. 13 September to 2 p.m. 26 September 35 patients received laboratory test, out of which only one was diagnosed with H1N1 and there were no fatality.

From 21 July to 2 pm. 26 September, there were 1,180 patients hospitalized, out of which 400 were diagnosed with H1N1 and 38 fatalities. The fatalities were 13 in Ayeyawady Region, 8 in Yangon Region, 6 in Bago Region and 11 from other states and regions according to a statement made yesterday by Ministry of Health and Sports.

According to yesterday’s statement of the Ministry of Health and Sports, 22 of the fatalities were not from the direct effects of H1N1 but due to complication from other existing health problems.

As of 2 p.m. yesterday, there were no H1N1 in-patients in Waibagi Specialist Hospital while only 3 in-patients were being treated in states and regions hospitals. 318 in-patients were discharged and only 19 out-patients were getting treatment while number of in-patients had improved significantly.

Cumulative Incidence of influenza like illness symptoms had also declined in schools, work places, hotels and crowded area.

If people detect symptom of seasonal influenza or suspect to have seasonal influenza, they should take timely and effective treatment at the nearest health stations, clinics and hospitals and prevent spreading the illness by following health guideline and notice on seasonal influenza published by Ministry of Health and Sports.

Ministry of Health and Sports will continue to make occasional statement for the people on the occurrence of Seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 it is learnt.

 Myanmar News Agency

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar

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