Re: VENEZUELA: Nearly 1,500 cases of H1N1 in the country
Re: VENEZUELA: Nearly 1,500 cases of H1N1 in the country
More than 2,200 cases of H1N1 in Venezuela
10 dead, 232 patients suspected and confirmed in Bolivar State, 45 are the latest data provided by the ISP.
According to the epidemiological Bulletin the week of 16 to 22 July the Ministry of Popular power for health (MPPS), have been reported 2,279 cases of influenza a/H1N1 in the country.
The States with the largest number of confirmed patients are M?rida with 930; Capital District with 287; Zulia with 266; 264 Tachira and Lara with 222.
In Bolivar State, the latest report offered by the President of the Institute of public health (ISP), Jos? Garc?a indicated that there had been 10 deaths by influenza, 232 suspected cases and confirmed 45. The information dates back to June 30.
Mail of the Caroni tried to establish contact with Garcia in order to update the figures, but it was not possible, because the contact numbers were not available.
Authorities insist that the situation is under control, reiterated the call to remain calm and to take preventive measures to avoid the spread of the virus: wash your hands, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, do not go to public places when you have flu, if it is considered a population at risk (pregnant women, children younger than 9 years(, adults 65 years and older, sick chronic) be vaccinated.
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