Super flu cases on the rise
The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday, July 5, confirmed an additional 11 A/H1N1 flu cases across the country, bringing the total to 226.
The majority (196) of the super-flu cases are still in the south.
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Due to the tight quarantines and good medical care, 123 patients have recovered and were released from the hospital after it was determined they were no longer contagious. The remaining 103 cases are still being isolated and receiving medical treatment. All are reported to be in stable condition.
MoH said the A/H1N1 flu epidemic had not yet shown any signs of breaking out into the community at large, nor had it claimed any lives so far in Vietnam. As a precaution, the ministry also worked with the Ministry of Education and Training to prepare quarantine and treatment rooms for students who sit for university entrance examinations starting on Saturday.
Two students were isolated when they took the exams over the weekend, because they were suspected to have the super-flu, according to HCM City’s Education Department.
Students taking the exams were warned to inform exam panels, if they are experiencing any flu-like symptoms.
MoH continues co-operating with agencies and international organizations nationwide in monitoring and controlling the virus.
VietNamNet/Viet Nam News
