Hai Phong appears the first case of A / H1N1 flu

Noon 28/7, Hai Phong Department of Health confirmed 3 more cases positive for influenza A / H1N1 due to previous contact with 2 patients infected with influenza. Thus, Hai Phong had the first cluster of cases of A / H1N1 flu with 5 people suffering.

All 5 family members of 2 patients infected with influenza A / H1N1 on 24/7 (residing in Kenh Duong ward, Le Chan district) have very close and regular contact with patients who have been isolated and treated. medical. After testing the samples, up to 3 of them were positive for influenza A / H1N1 virus.

' This is the first cluster of cases in Hai Phong. We are deploying the quarantine plans in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health, not to let the epidemic survive long and spread in the community ', Mr. Tran Van Tan, Head of Medical Department, Department of Health of Hai Hai Room said.

Of the 5 isolated relatives, there is a special case of the patient's wife. This person has very close and continuous contact, has adequate clinical symptoms such as cough, fever, sore throat but when testing samples, the results are negative again.

Ships should be open to avoid spreading the flu virus (Photo: VNN)

' It should be that an ordinary person who comes in close and constant contact with such a patient will definitely get the flu, but this is an exception. We gave this case to the family but will still monitor whether there is any expression , 'Mr. Tan said.

By noon this day, the test results of a contestant in Hai Phong returning from Ho Chi Minh City after the university exam is not yet available, so it is impossible to determine whether the child is infected or not.

Currently, Hai Phong Department of Health has strengthened the quarantine of ships and international flights, ensuring 100% of boats and aircraft are quarantined.

According to Mr. Tan, Hai Phong's influenza epidemic is on a small scale, the treatment will be undertaken by Viet-Tiep Hospital and Children's Hospital. If the epidemic is on a medium scale, mobilize Kien An Hospital, TB and lung disease. If the epidemic spreads into a large-scale pandemic, it will mobilize all hospitals within and outside the health sector in the locality.

Open train doors to limit the spread of influenza A / H1N1 virus

Regarding the 3 cases of flu infection that took the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Hong Ha, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases said, the patient's health situation remains stable. Treatment progresses well.

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Health, when it is found there are people infected with influenza needing medical treatment, spraying immediately disinfectant and the whole place, especially prescription with passengers infected with influenza. All passengers traveling with the patient must be informed so that they can actively monitor their health and isolation at home under the guidance of local health officials.

However, according to Mr. Nguyen Huy Nga, Director of Department of Preventive Medicine and Environment (Ministry of Health), this still faces some difficulties.

Currently the test results take 1, 2 days, while the trains and planes are still operating continuously. The train passengers did not leave any addresses, so it was almost impossible to track personal information to find them and handle medical problems.

' Another thing is that the spraying of aircraft disinfectants or trains must ensure that they do not affect machinery. To spray these vehicles requires specialized chemicals, not ordinary chemicals , 'said Mr. Nga.

The Ministry of Health recommends that trains should open the door, creating an open environment for viruses to not spread and spread, because influenza viruses will live longer in closed and air-conditioned rooms.