Between January 22 and 28, Aragon public hospitals dealt with 290 influenza emergencies, 2.5% of the total, 56 cases required hospitalization. This number is significantly lower than the record for the first week of the year, when 1,130 emergencies due to the virus were recorded (10%).
This is from Aragon Epidemiological BulletinUpdated Thursday, the report reports that the community influenza incidence rate has dropped to 125.3 cases per 100,000 residents. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health lifted the mandatory use of masks in health centers due to improved data.
However, for the sixth week in a row, influenza has exceeded the base threshold of 59.6 cases per 100,000 people set for the season, which is why influenza continues to be at epidemic levels. Therefore, the use of masks is currently recommended for those who have symptoms of respiratory illness and are around susceptible people.
Epidemiological Bulletin Report influenza A outbreak There are seven confirmed cases among residents of a residence in the province of Huesca, two of which are laboratory confirmed. Appropriate prevention and control measures are in place.
Epidemiological week 4, global acute respiratory infection rate 853.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
Scabies outbreak
The bulletin also reports on institutional outbreaks scabies or scabies Fourteen out of 80 residents of the province of Huesca are affected. The cases were staggered over a six-month period. The Surveillance Unit has made appropriate recommendations for treating the person while cleaning furniture and linens. The residence will be monitored for the next six weeks.
In addition, from January 22 to 28, Outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in school In Teruel department, 10 of the 47 affected students are progressing well. One required hospitalization. The causative factor is unknown.origin
It is speculated that it will be transmitted from person to person. Preventive measures are recommended to control the outbreak.