Namibians urged to take precautions to avoid swine flu as more cases are reported

WINDHOEK – The Ministry of Health and Social Services has urged Namibians to take the necessary precautions to avoid To be infected with The swine flu declaration continues to increase.

A statement issued Tuesday by Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Petronella Masabane, said that the first cases of H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, in Windhoek in June, there has been an increase in cases reported throughout the country.

According to the press release, up to now, 70 cases have been confirmed in the laboratory, 35 of which come from Windhoek; 24 from Okahandja; six of Rehoboth; two from Gobabis and one from Aranos, Ondangwa and Katima Mulilo.

Of the 70 cases, 28 are children aged five and under; 10 children aged five to nine and 32 cases aged 10 to 80 years.

"The virus has been circulating in the last decade, all year, but cases peak in the winter (southern hemisphere)." The virus is mainly transmitted by coughs and coughs. sneezing or direct contact with surfaces contaminated with infected droplets. Those most at risk are children under five, people over 65, pregnant women and people who are immunocompromised.

The ministry said seasonal flu vaccination was the best protection against H1N1 flu. Influenza H1N1 is included in the seasonal flu vaccine, which is available in Namibia.

– BERNAMA-NNN-NAMPA