You are here
No need to panic over H1N1 — ministry
By JT - Jan 26,2016 - Last updated at Jan 26,2016
AMMAN — The Health Ministry on Tuesday said the H1N1 (swine) flu is now considered a seasonal flu and there is no need to announce a state of emergency or even to register cases.
Hatem Azrui, the ministry’s spokesperson, told The Jordan Times that deaths caused by the disease do not exceed those caused by the seasonal flu, but no figures are available.
He noted that the majority of the deaths are among high-risk groups that include people who have respiratory problems, children or pregnant women.
He called on the public not to panic and to seek medical consultation once they feel the symptoms, which include diarrhoea, fever, and a sore throat.
Related Articles
AMMAN — The Health Ministry on Tuesday said there was no need to suspend classes in schools where some their students are diagnosed with H1N
AMMAN — Among the 20 to 25 per cent of Jordanians who are annually infected with flu as a seasonal illness, many cases of H1N1 (swine) flu c
AMMAN – A 47-year-old man died on Wednesday of H1N1 (swine) flu in Southern Shuneh Hospital, Al Rai daily reported.Hospital Director Fayez K
Opinion
- Popular
- Rated
- Commented
Dec 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Newsletter
Get top stories and blog posts emailed to you each day.
