Drafting. Pamela Olivera, Covid-19 Surveillance Coordinator Ministry of Health (SESAL)Reports say that in Honduras, pneumonia cases have increased due to falling temperatures.
The doctor recalled that in China, alarms had been sounded because children were suffering from respiratory viruses and pneumonia. This condition can be attributed to a type of bacteria called aplastic pneumonia added to Covid-19 and influenza.
“Viruses of respiratory origin are normal and spread easily. Given what happening in china As cases of childhood pneumonia increase, we are coordinating to prevent its spread in the country. “The official said.
Likewise, Oliveira commented that this is not new and is already known, so it is not a mutation like Covid-19. However, I call on Hondurans to remain vigilant and take the necessary measures because the epidemic is rapidly expanding.
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cold season
Dr. Oliveira emphasized that in Honduras, there are two seasons with an increasing trend Respiratory Diseasesmainly seen in children.
June and July are the heart of winter, and November and December are the cooler periods in the country.
In light of the increase in respiratory illnesses around this time of New Year’s Eve, SESAL officials are calling for measures to:
- Wash hands often with soap and water
- Keep the kids warm and elderly
In this way, illnesses can be prevented from complicating the patient and leading to hospital admission.
Galena reiterated that grandparents are a vulnerable group to illness and therefore biosecurity must continue to target them, e.g. Use facial mask, Wash your hands and see a doctor if you are sick.