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Swine flu infects 1,078 people in Kuwait this week -- Health Ministry |
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Friday, 06 November 2009 01:35 |
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The Health Ministry on Thursday reported 1,078 swine flu cases this week, saying the majority had recovered.
The tally of swine flu infectees since April reached 7,718, most of which were mild cases and had recovered soon after receiving medical treatment in line with the World Health Organization's protocols, ministry spokesman Dr. Qeis Al-Duweiri told KUNA, noting that the swine flu upsurge came, as expected, to the change of seasons from fall to winter, which instigates other health problems such as the seasonal influenza, cold and respiratory diseases.
The spokesman urged people to follow preventive measures such as avoiding hugging, staying away from crowded places, constantly washing hands with water and soap, using sanitizers, covering one's mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing with a tissue and disposing it immediately. - Kuna
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