ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Punjab fitness Minister Dr Javed Akram Tuesday urged extra caution from the public, as Punjab is being laid low with air pollution due to heavy smog and instances of the illness inflicting flu-like signs and symptoms among human beings, particularly amongst aged residents are growing.
Talking to a non-public news channel, the minister of Punjab hinted that the new virus may be “COVID”, adding, that currently, diverse types of viruses are affecting the health of citizens, and kids and aged people are extra tormented by this virus.
He also requested residents and residents to immediately take the seasonal influenza vaccine.
An alarming boom within the cases of respiration infections which includes influenza A, B and others have been being suggested in hospitals, he introduced.
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He counseled citizens to use face mask, keep away from near touch, and wash their arms to avoid the influenza virus as it’s miles without problems transmissible from an infected character to others. He additionally cautioned to adopt a wholesome life-style as it performed the principle function in combating in opposition to illnesses.
The minister entreated the authorities to take vital measures to spread cognizance approximately the flu whilst apprising the members about the signs and precautions of influenza A and B.
sufferers with persistent illnesses which include allergies, diabetes, cardiac and lung illnesses, pregnant women, aged humans, and children underneath 5 years are at better hazard of developing extreme or complex sicknesses, he warned.
