Respiratory inflammation cases in HCMC increase by 64% in one week

Ho Chi Minh City has reported a significant surge in acute respiratory inflammation cases over the past week. Specifically, the number of reported cases rose by more than 64% compared to the previous week. Analysis of positive test samples revealed that the A/H1N1 influenza strain was the predominant cause, making up almost 77% of the total. This increase indicates a complex epidemiological situation regarding respiratory illnesses in the region. Health authorities may need to monitor the situation closely and implement appropriate preventive measures to control the spread of the disease within the community. Key points * Acute respiratory inflammation cases in HCMC increased by over 64% last week. * The A/H1N1 influenza strain accounted for nearly 77% of positive test samples. * The epidemiological situation for respiratory illnesses is becoming complex. Nguồn / Source: VnExpress - Sức khỏe