A/H1N1 flu shows signs of waning
The A/H1N1 epidemic is showing signs of
waning in Vietnam as just 20-30 new cases are now discovered per day,
as compared to hundreds of patients during its peak, the Health
Ministry said on Oct. 16.
The A/H1N1 epidemic is showing signs of
waning in Vietnam as just 20-30 new cases are now discovered per day,
as compared to hundreds of patients during its peak, the Health
Ministry said on Oct. 16.
However, health officials warned that people should still ensure personal hygiene and stay on alert against the deadly disease, particularly now, during the change of seasons.
Vietnam confirmed 33 more cases of A/H1N1 on Oct. 16, bringing the country’s total number of patients to 10,189, including 23 deaths.
Of the total, 9,914 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital, while the remainder is currently quarantined for treatment, said the Department of Preventive Medicine and Environment under the Health Ministry./.
However, health officials warned that people should still ensure personal hygiene and stay on alert against the deadly disease, particularly now, during the change of seasons.
Vietnam confirmed 33 more cases of A/H1N1 on Oct. 16, bringing the country’s total number of patients to 10,189, including 23 deaths.
Of the total, 9,914 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital, while the remainder is currently quarantined for treatment, said the Department of Preventive Medicine and Environment under the Health Ministry./.
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