Over 60,000 flu cases reported over last two months

Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s statistics shows that over 60,000 flu cases were reported over the past two months.

As per the statistics, over 60,000 flu cases were reported in the past two months; with 30,293 cases in July and 32,738 cases in June.

439 people with symptoms of influenza were tested for the disease in July, of which 100 people tested positive.

A total of 556 dengue cases were reported in July; a significant decrease compared to the 798 cases in June. Meanwhile, the number of diarrhea cases reported in July had also decreased compared to June. In this regard, 5,179 cases of diarrhea were reported in June while 5,053 cases were reported in July.

As Maldives grapples with heavy rain at present, there is a possibility of an increase in the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Henceforth, it is important to exercise caution against such diseases including the usage of mosquito repellents and anti-mosquito lotions, draining stagnant waters, and keeping the doors and windows closed during peak hours for mosquitoes; which are during dawn and dusk.