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DRC - MoH announces COVID-19 Omicron variant presence - December 13, 2021

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4th wave of Covid-19 in the DRC, where the Omicron variant is circulating

Tuesday December 14th, 2021 - 06:26 AM

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with an "exponential increase in the circulation of the virus" and the confirmed presence in the territory of the Omicron variant, the authorities announced on Monday.

"All epidemiological reports attest to an exponential increase in the circulation of the virus", writes in a statement the Minister of Public Health Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda.

On December 10, he said, the country recorded 638 new cases, the city of Kinshasa being the most affected, with at least 557 confirmed cases. However, the case fatality rate is still low.

In addition, "the scientific data do indeed confirm the circulation of the Omicron variant on our territory", indicates the text.

Detected on November 24 by the South African authorities, this new variant has since been spotted in dozens of countries around the world.

The Congolese Ministry of Health adds that "the occurrence of this fourth wave coincides with the resurgence of the seasonal flu", which presents symptoms similar to Covid-19.

He calls for consultation in the event of a cough, to respect barrier gestures and "to be massively vaccinated to allow (the country) to achieve collective immunity".

The DRC is among the least vaccinated countries in the world against Covid-19.

The Omicron variant appears to spread faster than the Delta variant, causing less severe symptoms and making vaccines less effective, the WHO said on Sunday, stressing that the data remains very patchy.

AFP and ACTUALITE.CD

https://actualite.cd/2021/12/14/4e-vague-de-covid-19-en-rdc-ou-le-variant-omicron-circule
 
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DRC-seasonal flu: 10.4% of samples tested are positive for Covid-19

Monday December 13, 2021 - 9:39 PM

It has been observed, for a few weeks, a flu accompanied by aches and fevers in the Congolese capital. Asked about this, the Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention, Jean-Jacques Mbungani, said that from November 1 to December 5, 246 suspected cases of influenza were declared, including 96 samples.

Minister Mbungani says that among the 96 samples taken, all these samples came back negative for the influenza virus, but 10 were positive for Covid-1, or 10.4%.

“Since November 2021, more precisely in epidemiological week 44, an increase in suspected cases of influenza has been observed in the sentinel influenza surveillance sites in Kinshasa. From week 44 to week 48 (November 1 to December 5, 2021), 246 suspected influenza cases and 0 deaths were reported, of which 96 suspected cases (or 39.0% of cases collected) benefited from the sample, because being within the sampling criteria (clinical signs appearing within 10 days before the consultation at the health facility). All these samples came back negative for the influenza virus, but 10 samples are positive for Covid -19 (at week 48: from November 29 to December 05, 2021), ie 10.4% of samples positive for Covid-19 ” , said the Minister of Health.

According to Minister Mbungani, the month of December is often the month par excellence for the relaunch of influenza cases, which is why we are witnessing an occurrence of influenza and cases of Covid-19 which, moreover, can have the same profile. in some cases.

“Since the beginning of the year 2021 (from January to November 2021: Week 1 to Week 47), 4,079,517 suspected cases of acute respiratory infections and 1,544 deaths (i.e. a fatality of 0.04%) from influenza have been notified throughout the country In view of the results of the influenza sentinel surveillance, we can say that from January to November 2021 (from week 1 to week 47), the seasonal influenza virus was circulating in the countries, but since December 2021, suspected influenza cases detected in sentinel sites have returned negative for the influenza virus and positive for Covid-19 for some cases, ”he added.

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https://actualite.cd/2021/12/13/rdc...echantillons-testes-sont-positifs-au-covid-19
 
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“Since the beginning of December, we have recorded at least 1,000 cases of COVID-19 infected per day” (Dr Muyembe)

Published on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 16:22 | Modified on Wed, 15/12/2021 - 16:22


The coordinator of the technical secretariat of the response team against Covid-19 in the DRC, Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum declared that "the situation is very explosive in the DRC. Since the beginning of December 2021, we have recorded at least 1000 cases of infected per day ".

During a press briefing held this Wednesday, December 15 in Kinshasa, Dr Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum affirmed that it is the Omicron variant, from South Africa which merges with the seasonal flu and which even affects children.

In addition to strengthening respect for the barrier measures already enacted, he calls on anyone who shows flu symptoms to get tested quickly.

In addition, he announced that "there are more deaths in Kongo-Central and here in Kinshasa ... There are also several contaminations in ministerial offices, in schools and in public services, at the INRB , also there are many contaminated ".

According to him, at present, the Delta variant represents 18% and is in the process of disappearing to be replaced by Omicron. And Brazza's is also disappearing.

Regarding travelers, Dr Muyembe called on the population to limit non-important trips:
“Avoid false certificates. Get properly tested before traveling. Become aware: those who know they are positive must isolate themselves in quarantine to avoid infecting others ”.

Statistics indicate that 747 new cases of contaminated out of 4,176 samples tested were recorded Monday, December 13 in the DRC, thus reducing the number to 64,447 cases confirmed since the start of this epidemic declared on March 10, 2020.

https://www.radiookapi.net/2021/12/...gistre-au-moins-1-000-cas-de-contamines-covid
 
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An unknown disease rages in Kinshasa

12-15-2021 | 16:57

Africa-Press - Congo Kinshasa. A disease that has struck almost everyone in the DRC. The Kinshasa people ask themselves the question of knowing is it an epidemic, a virus or is it still malaria, an endemic disease in Congo.

The symptoms of this disease are the flu and fever which is also part of the symptoms of the Covid pandemic. But most of these people test negative for Covid-19. So what is this disease? Fortunately, this disease is not fatal. Rather, it disturbs the tranquility and creates unexpected expenses among peaceful citizens so the end of the year holidays are already on the horizon. The ball is on the side of the Ministry of Health to specify to the population what disease it is exactly. Of course with the origin and the causes, the treatment and the precautions to be taken to avoid it.

Doctors call on those affected to consult as soon as possible in a hospital capable of establishing a reliable diagnosis, in order to receive the appropriate treatment. "I only ask, in case of signs, to go to a center where we screen for the coronavirus as is the case in my Vijana hospital center, in Ngaliema as well as in St Joseph. Are you going to be tested, ”advises Dr. Kalombo Chayli, questioned by our colleagues at Radio Okapi. " It's free. This will allow you to avoid the worst that can happen to you ”. This will occupy the minds of Congolese health officials more. After a great victory against the 11th Ebola epidemic in the country, officially ended in November, the DRC must now fight against a Covid-19 in full resurgence, but also against measles, which is making a strong comeback in the north-west. So many health emergencies that undermine the hospital system.

“For a person already suffering from the flu, however, it is necessary to be in ventilated places, sneeze into a handkerchief or on the elbow, wash their hands at least with soap so as not to contaminate other people,” says a woman.

It should be remembered that in December 2020, a similar influenza epidemic manifested itself in Kinshasa in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, can we speak of a seasonal flu? Only experts in Public Health can clarify this for us.


https://www.africa-press.net/congo-k...vit-a-kinshasa
 
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"Most influenza cases are Covid-19" (Mbungani)

12/30/2021,
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"Currently, the influenza cases strongly observed throughout the republic, are mainly cases of Covid-19 in connection with the new variant, the Omicron variant", says, on Top congo fm, the Minister of Health , hygiene and prevention, Jean-Jacques Mbungani, while it has been observed for several weeks in Kinshasa in particular, a significant increase in people claiming to suffer from seasonal flu.
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https://www.mediacongo.net//article-..._plupart_des_c ovid_19_mbungani.html

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Butembo: outbreaks of Covid19 cases, health authorities are worried

JANUARY 4, 2022
EDITORIAL

The health situation linked to the coronavirus pandemic is very alarming in the city of Butembo and its surroundings, alert the health authorities.

For the week of 27 to January 2, 92 samples tested positive for covid19 out of 165 tested at the Butembo laboratory. Information provided by the communicator of the Provincial Health Division , Butembo branch , Monday, January 3, during a press briefing in Butembo.

These patients are distributed in particular: 20 in the health zone of Butembo, 66 in Katwa, 3 in Kyondo, 2 in Vuhovi and 1 other in Kayna, indicates the same source. For Beni's laboratory, out of the 59 samples tested, 30 came out positive for this disease, explains Damaze Luhavo.

“That is a positivity rate of 50.87%. So, we must understand that the Covid19 is doing well in the cities of Beni, and Butembo as well as in the territory of Beni ”, warns Mr. Luhavo.

For several weeks, the city of Butembo has recorded cases of acute flu. The sick mostly show symptoms: headache, runny nose, muscle pain, fatigue, cough etc.

Damaze Luhavo calls on the community to remain alert to any health discomfort, because, he recalls “the signs of this flu are similar to those of covid19”.

“The main thing is to be able to protect yourself and go to health facilities so that you can get a precise diagnosis by taking samples. It is through the laboratory that we can confirm whether it is Covid19 or not, ”insists this health worker.

Declared on March 10, 2020 in the DRC, the coronavirus pandemic reached a cumulative of 80,204 confirmed cases until Monday, January 3, including 80,202 and 2 probable cases. In total, there were 57,525 people healed and 1,135 deaths, we learn from the national response committee.

Djiress BALOKI / North Kivu / Journal des Nations

https://journaldesnations.net/butemb...en-inquietent/
 
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Kwilu: outbreak of flu cases in Mokala

Published on Mon, 28/02/2022 - 13:41 | Modified on Mon, 28/02/2022 - 13:41

Provincial Health Minister Bena Mutuy announced an increase in flu cases in some health zones in Idiofa territory, including Mokala in Kwilu province, on Saturday (February 26th). According to him, out of twenty COVID-19 tests carried out, two were positive. He announces the urgent descent of a team on the spot for the response.

“They had twenty tests, they carried out. Among the tests carried out, two were positive. Is this COVID-19? are these other cases of atypical flu?” asks Bena Mutuy.

However, he confirms the existence of the two cases of COVID-19.

In the meantime, Bena Mut calls on the local population to respect barrier gestures:

"What we're doing right now is deploying a team that's coming down with the tests, the other inputs and even the drugs to see how they can fight back against that."

https://www.radiookapi.net/2022/02/28/actualite/sante/kwilu-flambee-des-cas-de-grippe-mokala
 
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Rise in covid-19 cases in Grand-Katanga: the Minister of Health and the multisectoral committee called upon to take the necessary measures to stabilize the situation

Monday, May 16, 2022 - 10:29

Véronique Kilumba Nkulu, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention, presented, at the last meeting of the Council of Ministers, the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It appears from her report that the calm is consolidating and health control remains reinforced at the borders.

However, she noted an “increase” in cases of contamination precisely in the provinces of Lualaba and Haut-Katanga, which are mining areas frequented by nationals of countries currently experiencing outbreaks of Covid-19 cases.

However, she reassured, surveillance is increasing to detect the variant of the virus in circulation as screening and vaccination are intensifying to prevent a possible new wave in the coming months in our country.

The Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, invited the Minister of Health and the multisectoral committee to take all necessary measures to stabilize the situation. Also, he recalled the need to continue to respect the barrier gestures still in force.

“About the increase in Covid-19 cases in the province of Lualaba, the Prime Minister, Head of Government encouraged the Minister of Health in collaboration with the multisectoral response committee to take all necessary measures regarding this. He, at the same time, reminded the entire population that the barrier measures against this pandemic are still in force and that there is no question here of letting our guard down, ”reports the report of the 53rd Council of Ministers . .

Complementing Doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe during the weekly press conference last Wednesday, Doctor N'sion, operations manager at the technical secretariat for the response to Covid-19, also considered that these cases are imported. Being a province with strong mining activity, he suspects people who would have come from China and South Africa and that the low vaccination rate in this part of the country facilitates this strong contamination.

Clement MUAMBA

https://actualite.cd/2022/05/16/hau...-katanga-le-ministre-de-la-sante-et-le-comite
 
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Increase in Covid-19 cases imported into the DRC: the government calls for vigilance and insists on strengthening the health control system at the borders

Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 6:06 p.m.
Health

The Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention Jean-Jacques Mbungani presented to the council the general situation related to the covid19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the minutes of the meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday 20 May, the general situation remains stable and under control throughout the country.

“However, over the past 14 days, 499 new confirmed cases of covid19 have been reported, an average of 35 new cases per day in the 8 provinces and mainly in Lualaba which sees an increase of 161.26% in cases, the majority of cases coming from mining sites whose workers are mostly nationals of heavily affected countries, particularly South Africa or China,” reports Patrick Muyaya, government spokesperson on Friday May 19, 2022.

Given that the waves of the Covid-19 epidemic are imported, he continued, caution remains as the virus is still circulating with the risk of another wave in the coming weeks and months in the Democratic Republic of the congo.

“The strengthening of the health control system at our borders, genomic surveillance to quickly detect the covid19 variant in circulation, the improvement of screening and the intensification of vaccination are part of the response system against this pandemic in our country. “, recommends the government.

The Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, invited the Minister of Health and the multisectoral committee to take all necessary measures to stabilize the situation. Also, he recalled the need to continue to respect the barrier gestures still in force.

“About the increase in Covid-19 cases in the province of Lualaba, the Prime Minister, Head of Government encouraged the Minister of Health in collaboration with the multisectoral response committee to take all necessary measures regarding this. He, at the same time, reminded the entire population that the barrier measures against this pandemic are still in force and that there is no question here of lowering our guard, ”reports the report of the 53rd Council of Ministers.

Clement MUAMBA

https://actualite.cd/2022/05/21/hau...-gouvernement-appelle-la-vigilance-et-insiste
 
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Covid-19 in the DRC: Jean-Jacques Muyembe notes that the country is already experiencing the fifth wave and recommends respect for barrier gestures

Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 12:30 p.m.

The coordinator of the technical secretariat of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic in the DRC, Doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, took stock of the health situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in the DRC last Tuesday, May 24.

According to him, the situation is becoming more and more worrying in the city-province of Kinshasa but also in the interior of the country in view of the exponential rise in cases recorded per day. Which suggests, he says, that the country is already experiencing the 5th wave of this pandemic.

“As we said, we fear a fifth wave in our country and lately it was the province of Lualaba that was worrying, but we realize that the virus is circulating more or less intensely even here in Kinshasa in the capital, there are some schools that are even closed and we believe this is the beginning of the fifth wave. We hope that with the people who are already vaccinated, this fifth wave will not be as bad as the previous waves,” said Jean-Jacques Muyembe during the weekly press conference held in Kinshasa.

The latter recommends vigilance and respect for barrier gestures.

“We must always be careful, be on our guard, continue to wear the mask and for those who are not yet vaccinated in any case to get vaccinated. We now have evidence that those who have been vaccinated if they become infected, they are infected with the virus, they do not have a serious illness, that is already a very big advantage,” he added.

He also welcomed the endowment of oxygen plants by the World Bank. According to him, there will no longer be an oxygen problem in the treatment of Covid-19 in the DRC.

Clement MUAMBA

https://actualite.cd/index.php/2022...te-que-le-pays-vit-deja-la-cinquieme-vague-et
 
LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (27 MAY 2022) - NICD

27 May , 2022

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, continues to provide laboratory-based surveillance to inform the public health response towards COVID-19 in South Africa.

Today the institute reports 3 274 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 948 119. This increase represents an 13.8% positivity rate.

Due to the ongoing audit exercise by the National Department of Health (NDoH), there may be a backlog of COVID-19 mortality cases reported. Today, the NDoH reports 36 deaths, and of these, 15 occurred in the past 24 – 48 hours. This brings the total fatalities to 101,128 to date.

25 187 804 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below. ...

https://www.nicd.ac.za/latest-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-in-south-africa-27-may-2022/
 
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Covid-19 in the DRC: a less severe 5th wave, the epidemiological curve already falling (Dr Muyembe)

Friday, June 17, 2022 - 5:56 p.m.

Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, coordinator of the technical secretariat of the response committee against Covid-19 in the Democratic Republic of Congo revealed, during the weekly press conference on Wednesday June 15, that the epidemiological curve linked to the 5th wave is in decrease. According to him, the 5th wave has already reached its peak during the week of June 6 to 12, 2022. In Lualaba, the situation is also under control after the descent of a team of experts from Kinshasa.

“Some time ago, I announced the emergence of the 5th wave and indeed the virus of this pandemic has regained its momentum in our country. At the beginning, it was the province of Lualaba which was the most infected and then after Kinshasa and last week, we had an average of 100 cases per day until reaching 156 cases. We have reached the peak of this wave and now it is decreasing because on June 13th the number of cases was 58 and then on the 12th it was 44 and before that it was 42 cases. Which means we're so in the process of starting the downward slope of this wave. It will be a less severe wave in terms of the number of hospitalized cases since most treatment centers are not overwhelmed, ”reassured Jean-Jacques Muyembe.

He once again returned to the need to be vaccinated to protect himself against the Covid-19 pandemic. In the same vein, he called for respect for gestures, in particular hand washing, correct wearing of a mask.

“It showed us that those who were vaccinated and who had Covid-19 did not develop a severe form, so it shows the advantage of being vaccinated. Myself, I was a victim for the second time, I had Covid-19. The first time as you know I was hospitalized but the second time so the 5th wave here I really have a mild infection... only a few throat irritations, fevers, no headaches, no muscle aches and I therefore attribute this benign form to the two doses of vaccines that I had received so it is to tell you my dear friends do not neglect vaccination. If the evolution continues in this direction, we can say that we are on the downward slope but we must always continue to wear the mask, to respect the

Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge had, during the 57th meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday June 10, announced the imminent convening of the meeting of the multisectoral committee for the response to the covid-19 pandemic. This was following the increase in cases of contamination linked to this pandemic.

Clement MUAMBA

https://actualite.cd/2022/06/17/cov...e-la-courbe-epidemiologique-deja-en-baisse-dr
 
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