Virulent flu sweeps Nelson Mandela Bay

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IN YOUR COPY OF THE HERALD TOMORROW: A particularly contagious strain of flu is sweeping Nelson Mandela Bay. Hospital emergency units and doctors’ waiting rooms have been overflowing this week with coughing, sneezing and feverish patients.
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Public Service Announcement

There has been a recent outbreak of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), necessitating the implementation of the following guidelines:

Mandatory wearing of N95 masks in schools and public hospitals, effective immediately.
RSV is transmitted via droplets, including sneezing, coughing, and saliva.
These measures will be enforced from May 9, 2024, until further notice.
Those particularly vulnerable to RSV include individuals with compromised immune systems, previously diagnosed chronic illnesses, individuals over the age of 19, children, infants, and those with long COVID. The first case of RSV was identified at Livingston Hospital in Gqergha.

Common symptoms encompass fever higher than 38.2°C, cough, fatigue, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, and body aches. If you suspect an infection, prompt evaluation at your nearest healthcare facility is recommended. Contagiousness persists for 5 to 7 days after incubation.

This communication is issued collaboratively by the Department of Health and Education, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, and the World Health Organization.
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Here we go again! :rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Yes, my wife had mentioned on Monday that they were being overwhelmed with patients after the weekend.

But this is a bit extreme! :mad::mad::mad:
 
Supervan II said:
Here we go again! :rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Yes, my wife had mentioned on Monday that they were being overwhelmed with patients after the weekend.

But this is a bit extreme! :mad::mad::mad:
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Public hospitals seems sensible. For schools, it should just be an order that people must keep their spawn at home until they're well. Ditto other public spaces but people aren't sensible.
 
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