Health warning flu and covid-19 have similar risk of death

Authorities reported that at least 440 people had died from pneumonia-related complications as of August 12.

go through Abigail Parada
September 1, 2023 – 16:40

Health Minister Francisco Alabí has ​​warned that the flu has such an “aggressive” behavior on the elderly that they now face a similar risk of dying from Covid-19.

The official said in a radio interview that “flu is very aggressive and can lead to death in people over 60 with chronic diseases, such as Covid-19,” and that “it’s important to deal with it because We are worried about what happened with the COVID-19 epidemic, but we are not worried about the flu epidemic, which has almost the same level of risk,” Arabi told YSKL radio station in an interview. “

At least 40 people have died from pneumonia in recent weeks

Influenza is a viral infection that can be fatal if left untreated and can lead to pneumonia.

As of mid-August, authorities had recorded 440 deaths from complications of the disease. It is worth noting that 70 cases of influenza B were reported during the same period, which was not seen in the same period last year.

Infectious disease physicians have reported an increase in flu cases in the region.

Doctors warn of rise in childhood pneumonia and vulnerable respiratory disease

One of the circumstances affecting the increase in cases of these diseases is the rainy season, despite the irregular winters in the territory of the country.

It is important for officials to be concerned about adults who have experienced an influenza course and present with persistent systemic or respiratory difficulties because they may have community pneumonia.

It is worth mentioning that since the 32nd epidemiological week (as of 12 August), the authorities have not yet provided an updated report on the spread of the virus within the country.

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