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Johannesburg – eSwatini has once again been hit by the deadly swine flu virus after the director of health services, Dr Vusi Magagula, confirmed that a case of the deadly virus had already been reported in the kingdom.
This is the fourth time the kingdom has faced the virus with cases reported in 2009, 2011 and once again in 2017, while 49 cases have been treated, the Swazi Observer reported on Friday.
However, Magagula badured the public that there was no reason to panic because the health sector was well prepared for such cases.
"There is absolutely no reason to panic because the drugs for the treatment of the virus are available," he said.
According to the doctor, the signs and symptoms are similar to those of other strains of the flu and the H1N1 virus is spread through contact with saliva or fluids from the mouth of a contaminated person.
He suggested safe hygiene practices and that, when an infected person coughs, she should close her mouth to prevent the spread of the virus.
The doctor also advised anyone with symptoms to go to the nearest health center promptly for proper advice and treatment in the event of a virus infection.
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