Re: Bolivia - H1N1 - Confirmed Cases - 116
Re: Bolivia - H1N1 - Confirmed Cases - 116
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A flu cases rise to 126, is a serious
Pandemic. CENETROP confirmed yesterday the 58 new patients from influenza A H1N1 in the country. Santa Cruz is the epicenter of the virus infected 91. Health authorities insist on self
Deisy Ortiz |
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Influenza A H1N1 in the country is progressing rapidly. Yesterday 58 new cases were confirmed, bringing to 126 the number of infected at the national level, Santa Cruz is the department most affected.
Meanwhile, the first patient who suffered complications as a result of the disease was admitted in critical condition and receiving artificial respiration, health authorities reported.
According to the epidemiological report released last night, Santa Cruz remains the epicenter of the pandemic in the country. With 40 new cases confirmed yesterday a total of 91, followed with 16 La Paz, Cochabamba 14, Oruro and Tarija with 3 to 2.
The rapid growth of the virus in Bolivia concern to health authorities. Moreover taking into account that, according to statistics from other countries, including 240 cases death occurs.
Therefore, they insist that people must realize that only measures of self halt the spread of the virus and that there are fatalities.
"We ask the people before any symptoms of fever and cough go to health center and not resort to self. In addition, we assist with prevention measures, which are basically the frequent washing of hands and the proper use of the chinstrap, "the head of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, Eddy Martinez.
For his part, head of Epidemiology Venues, Roberto Torrez, said that as in other countries, the virus is' attacking 'people between 5 and 50 years.
On the patient, 38 years, which is placed in a public hospital in our city, reported that he joined and became critically ill in intensive care assistance. The man is connected to a breathing machine because they can not breathe on its own because of lung damage caused to the box broncopulmon?a.
"It is a patient who has a lung problem and your case is described as serious," Martinez said when asked about the patient.
In addition, Martinez reported that to slow the progression of influenza A, the Health Ministry asked the Government disbursement of U.S. $ 2.8 million, which will go towards the purchase of equipment and biosafety laboratories.
He also announced the purchase of 10,000 doses of antiviral medication against the disease, in addition to the 20,000 that were donated to the beginning of May by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
On the other hand, surrendered yesterday to review candidates for the 800 medical items, which the government will provide health centers to enhance the care of patients with respiratory conditions.
The test was installed at a time in the nine departments of Bolivia and, according to official data, more than a thousand applicants.
In Santa Cruz there were 300 doctors, who fought for the 131 positions that correspond to the department.
Additionally, the prefecture is recruiting 208 physicians, for a period of three months, Iran will also increase assistance to the public hospital.
'Neighbors' in emergency virus
The health authorities of Argentina confirmed yesterday that next week could declare the maximum health emergency throughout the country to advance the cause of influenza A, which has so far caused 26 deaths and 1587 people infected. "The emergency does not mean that we close all, is a framework for obtaining the purchase of medicines directly or mobilize personal health, said Claudio Zin, Minister of Health of the province of Buenos Aires, which has the highest number of patients and deaths.
For its part, Chile in the popular consulting physicians recognize that they are overwhelmed by high demand from patients with respiratory disease that is exacerbated by the austral winter and pollution that affects Santiago. Moreover, the latter figure in 6211 infected by influenza A and twelve fatalities released Friday by the authorities, so that has influenced Chileans any similar symptoms to this disease is rapidly approaching the clinics.
For its part, the Brazilian Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed the emergence of 69 new cases of swine flu, which raises to 591 the number of people carrying the virus H1N1 in the country, four times more than a week ago. In addition to the 591 confirmed cases are 477 suspects. / EFE and AFP
Situations
Activity
Perform festival chancho
The Association of Pork Producers in Caba?as organizes the Pig Festival, taking place since yesterday in the exhibition, to promote the consumption of beef and pork, as it is found that this animal is not contagious influenza A, as was thought at first. In the sample there are varieties of beef and pork dishes.
Campaign
Trained dealers
The Departmental Service of Health (Headquarters) intensifies campaign to mitigate the spread of influenza virus. Brigades of this institution gave lectures to guide the market merchants Mutualista. Emphasis was placed on the proper use of the chinstrap and washing hands frequently with soap and water.
UAGRM
Recess ahead of the alert
Universidad Aut?noma Gabriel Ren? Moreno (Uagrm) advanced to Monday Rest academic, as a preventive measure against influenza A H1N1. But students are still in testing period to attend the test with chinstrap. UMSA will also leave tomorrow.
