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Reported 15 000 cases of influenza and 323 deaths
? PRINTED 11/29/2011
The Ministry of Health reported that the figures are registered so far this year, recalled that the winter season begins and still urged people to exercise extreme caution.
The Ministry of Health (SSA) reported that so far this year and before you start the winter season there were 15 000 cases of severe seasonal influenza and 323 deaths, he urged people to get vaccinated and take extreme measures hygiene.
"We have registered about 15 000 cases of severe influenza, until this week, including 323 deaths," explained Mauricio Hernandez, Undersecretary for Prevention and Health Promotion, and said it is 30 percent less compared to last year.
Reliance began in October the vaccination period, carry 60 percent of doses remaining and only about 24 million flu shots, considering that the A/H1N1 became seasonal.
It is "15 000 cases and is a low figure for a country that has 110 million inhabitants. We have a population that is well vaccinated against one of the virus circulating, the H1N1, vaccinated with monovalent and immunizations.
"This year is the same vaccine, there has been a restructuring or a recirculation of new strains, so the winter season this year is milder than the past years.
"We have to have up to 15 000 deaths, not cases. Lack of course reviewing death certificates, but you notice a good winter season forecast for the country, "said Hernandez.
For this reason, he said, "the recommendations are sheltered walk if we have a cold or viral illness, not go to crowded center to prevent spreading these diseases. Make hand washing. No hand-to face, sneeze into the inside of the elbow, covered with a handkerchief, "he said.
Degrees below zero in several states: SMN
The National Weather Service (NWS) said that temperatures were below five degrees Celsius in Aguascalientes, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato and Hidalgo.
Just as in the State of Mexico, Michoacan, Nuevo Leon, Puebla, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tlaxcala, Zacatecas and highlands of Chiapas, Federal District, Morelos, Oaxaca and Veracruz.
He explained that the cold front number 15 will extend from the eastern United States to the coast of Quintana Roo and also causes cloudy with light rain in the Yucatan Peninsula.
North also cause strong short moderate intensity on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Gulf of Tehuantepec Isthmus, where sustained winds are expected up to 80 mph with gusts higher.
Due to the low temperatures in the Zacatecas, which yesterday stood at 13.5 degrees Celsius, the state government requested emergency declaration for 40 municipalities, said the governor Miguel Alonso Reyes.
He noted that since the weekend, the entity has been severely affected by the temperature drops below freezing arrived degrees, so that federal resources are needed delivered through the Natural Disaster Fund (Fund) for mitigating the effects of cold.
To protect the health of students at all educational levels in the mountain regions of Veracruz, the state government launched the school for the winter season, which runs half an hour to enter classes in the morning shift (8: 30) and exit 30 minutes ahead in the evening schools (6:00).
The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that during the next 48 hours cold temperatures continue to cool in the region, with hard frosts at night and early mornings in hilly areas until Thursday.
Educational authorities in December announced that it will cover the time of entry to the primary and physical activities will be held indoors.
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection Unit of the municipality of Quer?taro declared an orange alert for achieving a degree Celsius below zero in some communities, putting at risk 80 000 vulnerable people.
In addition, the permanent alert in the winter season will be declared the State of Mexico from December 1, said Civil Protection Director, Arturo Vilchis.
For at least two days in Hidalgo recorded temperatures up to minus five degrees Celsius, officials of Civil Protection.
As part of the Winter Campaign, the Federal District Government issued a series of recommendations by the low temperatures and enhanced support for vulnerable groups, especially those found in the streets.
Missed, 900 000 hectares of crops: Sedesol
The Ministry of Social Development has warned that frost, drought and floods in the country have resulted in the loss of more than 900 000 hectares of maize and beans, so delegates were ordered to extreme monitoring and coordination with state Civil Protection municipal and bringing aid to vulnerable populations.
Added to this is that 2.5 million people in 507 communities across the country thousands lack clean drinking water due to drought, making water treatment plants have been, 10,000 liters tanks and pipes, in sum, represent more than 9 million liters of liquid.
"This is a serious problem," he said, Heriberto F?lix Guerra, head of the Sedesol, who called for more attention in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz and Tabasco because there is a high probability of thunderstorms with strong winds.
"This can cause damage, flash floods, mudslides and landslides land in mountainous areas, according to the National Weather Service forecasts," warned the official.
Spanish to English translation
Reported 15 000 cases of influenza and 323 deaths
? PRINTED 11/29/2011
The Ministry of Health reported that the figures are registered so far this year, recalled that the winter season begins and still urged people to exercise extreme caution.
The Ministry of Health (SSA) reported that so far this year and before you start the winter season there were 15 000 cases of severe seasonal influenza and 323 deaths, he urged people to get vaccinated and take extreme measures hygiene.
"We have registered about 15 000 cases of severe influenza, until this week, including 323 deaths," explained Mauricio Hernandez, Undersecretary for Prevention and Health Promotion, and said it is 30 percent less compared to last year.
Reliance began in October the vaccination period, carry 60 percent of doses remaining and only about 24 million flu shots, considering that the A/H1N1 became seasonal.
It is "15 000 cases and is a low figure for a country that has 110 million inhabitants. We have a population that is well vaccinated against one of the virus circulating, the H1N1, vaccinated with monovalent and immunizations.
"This year is the same vaccine, there has been a restructuring or a recirculation of new strains, so the winter season this year is milder than the past years.
"We have to have up to 15 000 deaths, not cases. Lack of course reviewing death certificates, but you notice a good winter season forecast for the country, "said Hernandez.
For this reason, he said, "the recommendations are sheltered walk if we have a cold or viral illness, not go to crowded center to prevent spreading these diseases. Make hand washing. No hand-to face, sneeze into the inside of the elbow, covered with a handkerchief, "he said.
Degrees below zero in several states: SMN
The National Weather Service (NWS) said that temperatures were below five degrees Celsius in Aguascalientes, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato and Hidalgo.
Just as in the State of Mexico, Michoacan, Nuevo Leon, Puebla, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tlaxcala, Zacatecas and highlands of Chiapas, Federal District, Morelos, Oaxaca and Veracruz.
He explained that the cold front number 15 will extend from the eastern United States to the coast of Quintana Roo and also causes cloudy with light rain in the Yucatan Peninsula.
North also cause strong short moderate intensity on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Gulf of Tehuantepec Isthmus, where sustained winds are expected up to 80 mph with gusts higher.
Due to the low temperatures in the Zacatecas, which yesterday stood at 13.5 degrees Celsius, the state government requested emergency declaration for 40 municipalities, said the governor Miguel Alonso Reyes.
He noted that since the weekend, the entity has been severely affected by the temperature drops below freezing arrived degrees, so that federal resources are needed delivered through the Natural Disaster Fund (Fund) for mitigating the effects of cold.
To protect the health of students at all educational levels in the mountain regions of Veracruz, the state government launched the school for the winter season, which runs half an hour to enter classes in the morning shift (8: 30) and exit 30 minutes ahead in the evening schools (6:00).
The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that during the next 48 hours cold temperatures continue to cool in the region, with hard frosts at night and early mornings in hilly areas until Thursday.
Educational authorities in December announced that it will cover the time of entry to the primary and physical activities will be held indoors.
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection Unit of the municipality of Quer?taro declared an orange alert for achieving a degree Celsius below zero in some communities, putting at risk 80 000 vulnerable people.
In addition, the permanent alert in the winter season will be declared the State of Mexico from December 1, said Civil Protection Director, Arturo Vilchis.
For at least two days in Hidalgo recorded temperatures up to minus five degrees Celsius, officials of Civil Protection.
As part of the Winter Campaign, the Federal District Government issued a series of recommendations by the low temperatures and enhanced support for vulnerable groups, especially those found in the streets.
Missed, 900 000 hectares of crops: Sedesol
The Ministry of Social Development has warned that frost, drought and floods in the country have resulted in the loss of more than 900 000 hectares of maize and beans, so delegates were ordered to extreme monitoring and coordination with state Civil Protection municipal and bringing aid to vulnerable populations.
Added to this is that 2.5 million people in 507 communities across the country thousands lack clean drinking water due to drought, making water treatment plants have been, 10,000 liters tanks and pipes, in sum, represent more than 9 million liters of liquid.
"This is a serious problem," he said, Heriberto F?lix Guerra, head of the Sedesol, who called for more attention in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz and Tabasco because there is a high probability of thunderstorms with strong winds.
"This can cause damage, flash floods, mudslides and landslides land in mountainous areas, according to the National Weather Service forecasts," warned the official.