The flu epidemic in Japan has reached the alert level
Title: "Surge in Influenza Cases in Japan, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Calls for Stronger Precautionary Measures".
Recently, data released by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare showed that in the week from December 4 to 10, a total of 166,690 cases of influenza were reported in about 5,000 designated medical institutions across Japan, and the average number reached the alert level. This is an increase of 26% compared to the previous week, compared to just 025 cases. Hokkaido, which has the highest number of newly reported cases, added 13,779 new cases during the week, with an average of a staggering 2,500 new cases per medical facility.
In the face of such a severe epidemic situation, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has once again issued an appeal to the general public to strengthen preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection.
1. Maintain good personal hygiene Xi.
First of all, maintain a good Xi of washing your hands frequently. Hands are one of the main ways to get in touch with the virus, and frequent hand washing can effectively reduce the spread of the virus. At the same time, avoid touching the mouth, nose, eyes and other parts with your hands to reduce the infection of the virus.
2. Strengthen indoor ventilation.
Maintaining indoor ventilation is one of the important measures to prevent influenza. Opening windows frequently for ventilation can effectively reduce the concentration of viruses in the air and reduce the risk of infection.
3. Strengthen exercise and rest.
Proper exercise can improve the body's immunity and strengthen resistance. At the same time, maintaining a good routine and Xi and ensuring sufficient sleep time will help the body recover and improve immunity.
4. Avoid crowded places.
Try to avoid going to crowded places, such as shopping malls, stations, etc. If you must go, you should wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
5. Get vaccinated.
Getting a flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent influenza. The general population is advised to get vaccinated in a timely manner to reduce the risk of infection.
In short, in the face of the severe influenza epidemic situation, we should strengthen preventive measures, maintain personal hygiene Xi, strengthen indoor ventilation, strengthen exercise and rest, avoid crowded places, and get vaccinated in time. Only in this way can you effectively reduce the risk of infection and protect your own health and the health of others.