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EXPLANATIONS IN THE LEGISLATURE
"85% of the virus that is circulating is Influenza A
This was stated by Nestor Perez Bali?o, Head of Cabinet, Ministry of Health of the City, to the legislators who make up the Health Committee of the Legislature of Buenos Aires. Without official data and actual cases of death, reported that it will begin a mass information campaign which had been delayed "because we did not know to tell people."
By Angie Carnevali
Before a small group of legislators who make up the Health Committee of the Legislature (absences may have found a direct prevention or recovery as an excuse), there were three representatives from the Ministry of Health of Buenos Aires to provide explanations. "The call to tell us about the actions and measures influenza A," he said as an opening, the chairman of the committee, Lidia Saya.
"We are facing a new epidemic. First came the shock, after the action and then learning. We have moved from the containment phase of the mitigation. We knew that containment would not prevent the virus circulating, but what is sought was delaying the peak of the disease to the last stretch of winter. In the weeks 26 and 28 will peak, with bronchiolitis and respiratory diseases. We are now at the stage of mitigation that what the question is that mortality is the smallest possible, "he said at the beginning of his statement the head of Cabinet, Ministry of Health of Buenos Aires, N?stor Perez Bali?o.
Stressing that, in the northern hemisphere had a mortality rate of 0.8 percent, noted that in the metropolitan area, "the possibility exists that 20 percent of the population is infected," that among the positive cases of influenza A on 95 percent is treated on an outpatient basis and only 5 percent required hospitalization, and in that five percent of the mortality rate is higher. "
"The 85 per cent of the virus is influenza A is circulating," said Balin. "The public and private was on the verge of collapse due to the need of pediatric beds for inpatient is suing bronchiolitis. Doctors are working with the premise that before a diagnosis of flu, which is, for influenza A and medication. Ya is not used more swabs, "he added.
Consultation before the lawmaker Alicia Bello on delays in the analysis results sent to Malbr?n and lack of prevention campaigns and information, the administrative secretary, Ralph Kirby, said: "As of today, latest tomorrow, already may make the analysis at two laboratories in the city, one in the hospital and another in Guti?rrez Mu?iz. No need to Malbr?n mandar analysis. Our laboratories also will attend to the private system. "
And Bali?o added: "Today, the medication will be given to all patients diagnosed with influenza. Treatments are sufficient. Tamiflu is only preventive. As of Monday, also will be sold in pharmacies under prescription. The absence of large-scale campaigns, reported that "just now going to come out with some brochures on prevention and that if not done before was because" we did not know to tell people. "
The legislator Enrique Olivera, questioned the officials on the reasons why "a law that would have been extremely useful to decentralize the public hospital and to prevent outbreaks of infection, such as law enacted pediatrician at home (180 pediatricians to provide the home care 24 hours) last year, has not been regulated or implemented. "
"It is true that is not regulated but are in fact being done. Is being provided by the SAME pediatric home care 24 hours, covered by substitutions. Undoubtedly there was a delay in the regulations but is in its final stage," he replied.
With doubts about the answer, Olivera called 0800-222-6466. "I just call 0800 and maintains a home in the ministry when he was Secretary, said that pediatricians caring for 20 to 8 pm. "I did not know what the answer, thank you. We will correct. Pediatricians are working," simply respond.
Diana Maffia requested numbers of deaths. "The exact figure is not management, I can send by mail, but I think it is close to 17 patients," said Balin. He also asked about the measures taken in hospitals to prevent infections and delays in waiting rooms.
"There are five hospitals with separate guards. In cases with two trailers and the other three boxes. The rental of the boxes cost 1200 pesos per month and the trailers we provided Intertet the company that supplies the city. In all cases reinforce the guards with substitutions, "Kirby said, making clear that no one has yet to address the temporary epidemic and is facing health care with the same number of regular staff.
Finally, they referred to the closure of schools, not meeting places.
"We consulted with experts from WHO 2 and none said that the closure of global public activities were cost-effective, and instead could create psychological costs. At this stage of the epidemic, so if you need to do is call the social behavior and voluntary isolation, "he concluded.
Google translation:
EXPLANATIONS IN THE LEGISLATURE
"85% of the virus that is circulating is Influenza A
This was stated by Nestor Perez Bali?o, Head of Cabinet, Ministry of Health of the City, to the legislators who make up the Health Committee of the Legislature of Buenos Aires. Without official data and actual cases of death, reported that it will begin a mass information campaign which had been delayed "because we did not know to tell people."
By Angie Carnevali
Before a small group of legislators who make up the Health Committee of the Legislature (absences may have found a direct prevention or recovery as an excuse), there were three representatives from the Ministry of Health of Buenos Aires to provide explanations. "The call to tell us about the actions and measures influenza A," he said as an opening, the chairman of the committee, Lidia Saya.
"We are facing a new epidemic. First came the shock, after the action and then learning. We have moved from the containment phase of the mitigation. We knew that containment would not prevent the virus circulating, but what is sought was delaying the peak of the disease to the last stretch of winter. In the weeks 26 and 28 will peak, with bronchiolitis and respiratory diseases. We are now at the stage of mitigation that what the question is that mortality is the smallest possible, "he said at the beginning of his statement the head of Cabinet, Ministry of Health of Buenos Aires, N?stor Perez Bali?o.
Stressing that, in the northern hemisphere had a mortality rate of 0.8 percent, noted that in the metropolitan area, "the possibility exists that 20 percent of the population is infected," that among the positive cases of influenza A on 95 percent is treated on an outpatient basis and only 5 percent required hospitalization, and in that five percent of the mortality rate is higher. "
"The 85 per cent of the virus is influenza A is circulating," said Balin. "The public and private was on the verge of collapse due to the need of pediatric beds for inpatient is suing bronchiolitis. Doctors are working with the premise that before a diagnosis of flu, which is, for influenza A and medication. Ya is not used more swabs, "he added.
Consultation before the lawmaker Alicia Bello on delays in the analysis results sent to Malbr?n and lack of prevention campaigns and information, the administrative secretary, Ralph Kirby, said: "As of today, latest tomorrow, already may make the analysis at two laboratories in the city, one in the hospital and another in Guti?rrez Mu?iz. No need to Malbr?n mandar analysis. Our laboratories also will attend to the private system. "
And Bali?o added: "Today, the medication will be given to all patients diagnosed with influenza. Treatments are sufficient. Tamiflu is only preventive. As of Monday, also will be sold in pharmacies under prescription. The absence of large-scale campaigns, reported that "just now going to come out with some brochures on prevention and that if not done before was because" we did not know to tell people. "
The legislator Enrique Olivera, questioned the officials on the reasons why "a law that would have been extremely useful to decentralize the public hospital and to prevent outbreaks of infection, such as law enacted pediatrician at home (180 pediatricians to provide the home care 24 hours) last year, has not been regulated or implemented. "
"It is true that is not regulated but are in fact being done. Is being provided by the SAME pediatric home care 24 hours, covered by substitutions. Undoubtedly there was a delay in the regulations but is in its final stage," he replied.
With doubts about the answer, Olivera called 0800-222-6466. "I just call 0800 and maintains a home in the ministry when he was Secretary, said that pediatricians caring for 20 to 8 pm. "I did not know what the answer, thank you. We will correct. Pediatricians are working," simply respond.
Diana Maffia requested numbers of deaths. "The exact figure is not management, I can send by mail, but I think it is close to 17 patients," said Balin. He also asked about the measures taken in hospitals to prevent infections and delays in waiting rooms.
"There are five hospitals with separate guards. In cases with two trailers and the other three boxes. The rental of the boxes cost 1200 pesos per month and the trailers we provided Intertet the company that supplies the city. In all cases reinforce the guards with substitutions, "Kirby said, making clear that no one has yet to address the temporary epidemic and is facing health care with the same number of regular staff.
Finally, they referred to the closure of schools, not meeting places.
"We consulted with experts from WHO 2 and none said that the closure of global public activities were cost-effective, and instead could create psychological costs. At this stage of the epidemic, so if you need to do is call the social behavior and voluntary isolation, "he concluded.