The COVID-19 epidemic is increasing in some countries, the Ministry of Health has issued many recommendations

– According to the Ministry of Health, in Vietnam, the COVID-19 situation is still under control, the number of recorded cases is low, most have mild symptoms or no symptoms; The number of hospitalizations and severe cases is low.

Information from the Infectious Disease Surveillance System, in Singapore, more than 32,000 cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the week from November 26 to December 2, an increase of about 45% compared to the previous week, the number of hospitalizations increased by about 65%. % and the number of patients requiring special care increased from 1 to 4 people.

The Singapore Health Agency said that the reason for the resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases is due to people's reduced immunity and increased trade during the tourist season and year-end festivals.

According to the representative of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health, in Vietnam, the COVID-19 situation is still under control, the number of recorded cases is low, scattered in some localities.

Most cases have mild or no symptoms; The number of hospitalizations and the number of seriously ill patients are low.

The representative of the Ministry of Health also emphasized that the results of monitoring the pathogen show that no new or unusual variant of the virus that causes this disease has been recorded.

To continue to effectively control the COVID-19 disease, the Ministry of Health has a plan to develop ready plans to ensure medical work in epidemic situations when there are dangerous new strains.

At the same time, continue to closely monitor and closely monitor the epidemic situation in the country and around the world; Closely coordinate with WHO, USCDC and focal agencies implementing IHR in countries to regularly update information on the epidemic situation.

How to prevent disease

Also according to the leader of the Department of Preventive Medicine, our country is currently in the winter-spring period, the weather changes erratically, this is the cause of the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, especially measles. transmitted through the respiratory tract, posing a potential risk of infectious disease outbreaks.

This is also the time when demand for trade and tourism increases at the end of the year, creating favorable conditions for pathogens to spread on a large scale.

To prevent and control infectious diseases and respiratory diseases, the Department of Preventive Health recommends that people wear masks at medical facilities, on public transport and at gathering locations. crowded.

Regularly wash your hands with clean water, soap or hand sanitizer; rinse your mouth and throat with mouthwash; Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Practice good environmental hygiene, personal hygiene, keep the body warm, practice exercise and sports, and improve physical condition.

Practice eating cooked, drinking cooked; Ensuring food safety in slaughtering livestock and poultry and processing products from livestock and poultry.

Avoid contact with people with symptoms of respiratory diseases such as cough, fever, difficulty breathing... and when there are signs of illness, immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely consultation, examination and treatment.

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