AH1N1 Virus
Cases Begin To Drop
The number of new cases of infection of the
AH1N1 flu virus has begun to decrease,
although there may be an increase number of
cases in the provinces of Limón, Guanacaste
and Puntarenas, the provinces least affected
by the virus, according to the ministra de
Salud, María Luisa Ávila.
Costa Rica has so far recorded officially a
total of 28 deaths from the AH1N1, which
could reach 30 today when test results on
the death of a man and woman suspected of
being infected, are due today.
A total of 108 people are still in hospital
due to the virus.
However, Salud officials say the number of
new cases coming in to hospitals and clinics
has shown a decrease and most of the new
cases are light and do not require
hospitalization.
According to Ávila, there have also been a
number of people who have been infected but
were their own organism was able to fight
off the infection.
The ministra expects that the spread of the
virus to diminish in the coming weeks as
Costa Rica has passed its peak contagious
period, although Salud officials will not be
letting down their guard and are ready for a
second wave of infection that could occur by
the end of the year.
Those who have been infected can again
become infected and should take care in not
exposing themselves to the risk, even though
the body will be prepared and the infection
should be light.
Ávila said that those who recovered from an
infection should stay away from exposing
themselves to cigarette smoke and substances
known to cause allergic reactions and keep
well hydrated.
The ministra reiterated the practice of
washing hands frequently, cover mouth and
nose when coughing and sneezing and refrain
from handshaking or kissing or if you have a
cold as a way to reduce the spread of the
virus and possible infection. |
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