AH1N1 Flu
Virus Continues To Spread in Costa Rica:
Total Infected Now At 93
The AH1N1 flu virus keeps on infecting more
and more Ticos each day, with the total
number of infected now at 93, according to
the ministerio de Salud.
Ana Cecilia Morice, vice-ministra de Salud,
confirmed the 93 cases, adding that there
are still 8 more cases that are listed as
"probable", after discarting 1.756 cases
since April 24.
Morice said that the those between the ages
of 20 and 29 and children up to nine years
of age have been the most affected by the
virus, representing 72% or 70 cases.
The vice-ministra added that women have been
affected more than men.
Morice said that the majority of the cases
continue to be in the Área Metropolitana
(San José), however, there are confirmed
cases in Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago and
Guanacaste.
The vice-ministra is asking the population
not to let down their guard, especially with
the beginning of the rainy season, when the
circulation of viruses is greater and with
the increase in the common seasonal flu.
People should continue with a strict
hygiene, covering the mouth and nose when
sneezing or coughing and washing hands
thoroughly with soap and water after
touching items like cellular phones,
shopping cart handles at the supermarket and
on a public bus.
The vice-ministra also said that people
should avoid contact with anyone who is
showing signs of a cold or flu, especially
avoiding touching hands and kissing. Those
with a cold or flu are being asked to stay
home and avoid going to public places like
the mall, parks, theatres, etc.
Of the total number of cases, 58 are in San
José; 7 in Alajuela; 20 in Heredia; 6 in
Cartago; and, 2 in Guanacaste.
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