According to a report by the CCTV news client, Japan is currently at the peak of the flu outbreak, and the number of cases is growing explosively.
Experts remind people that during the year-end and New Year holidays, when there is a lot of movement, some basic infection prevention measures should be taken to ensure their health.
According to the data, the number of flu cases reported at designated medical institutions across Japan has reached the alert level, with 166,690 cases reported in the week of December 4-10 alone, an average of 33 per medical facility72 cases. This represents a 26% increase compared to the previous week.
Of particular note is that Hokkaido became the region with the most new cases, with 13,779 new cases in this week alone, with an average of 60 reported per medical facility97 cases. The surge in data suggests that Japan is currently at the peak of this year's flu outbreak.
Due to the flu epidemic, a total of 6,382 elementary and junior high schools, kindergartens, and nursery schools nationwide have closed all or part of their classes, an increase of 36% from the previous week.
According to the influenza epidemic map of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, influenza A cases are currently predominantly in Japan and are spreading rapidly. This situation has attracted great attention from ** and relevant departments, and urged the public to strengthen protective measures.
In the upcoming year-end and New Year holidays, when there is a high flow of people, experts remind people to take some basic infection prevention measures.
First of all, wearing a mask can effectively stop the spread of the virus. Second, washing your hands frequently is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent infection. In addition, keeping indoor air circulating and opening windows regularly for ventilation can reduce the retention time of the virus in the air.
The most important thing is to avoid contact with people who already have the flu, and avoid contact with garbage, sewage and other items that may contain the virus to take precautions.
Summary: The outbreak of influenza will have a certain impact on social life and the economy, but we can reduce the risk of infection by taking the right protective measures. ** and relevant departments also need to take urgent measures to control the spread of the epidemic and protect people's lives, health and the normal functioning of society.
Let's work together to respond to the influenza epidemic and create a healthy and safe social environment.