Corona virus cases may be decreasing in the country, but at this time H3N2 and increasing cases of H1N1 virus have raised concerns. The Center has also expressed concern about this. Although experts have said that there is no need to panic with this new virus. Here, Dr. Randeep Guleria, former president of AIIMS Delhi, has advised to behave according to Covid. , If you want to avoid H3N2 then use mask

Former President of AIIMS Delhi Randeep Guleria said, To avoid H3N2 and H1N1 virus, then there is a need to behave according to Covid. He said, it is necessary to follow the habit of face mask and hand washing. He said, it is necessary for everyone to get vaccinated. He said, the mask should be used, because it is a droplet infection and is decided by cough. He said, small children fall prey to it in schools. There is a need to save the elders of the house from this. That’s why we should wear mask, wash hands regularly and also follow social distancing.

elderly and other sick people should be kept isolated

Dr Randeep Guleria said, there is another way to avoid the new virus. Elderly and other sick people in the household should be kept in isolation.

Centre expresses concern over gradual increase in Covid in some states amid rising H3N2 cases

India Amid rise in cases of H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza in Expressed concern over the gradual increase in the infection rate. And said that it needs to be dealt with immediately. The Center requested all states and union territories to follow the guidelines for integrated surveillance of respiratory diseases presenting as influenza-like illness (ILI) or severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases. Take precautions, no need to panic over H3N2 virus: experts

Sub-species of seasonal influenza in India Amidst the confirmation of the death of two patients from Swaroop H3N2, experts have said that there is a need to increase vigilance and take precautionary measures to prevent this virus. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), H3N2 is an influenza virus that usually spreads from pigs to humans. Its symptoms are similar to those of the seasonal flu virus. It shows symptoms of respiratory problems including fever and cough and sputum. Apart from this, some patients also have other problems including body pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Three people have died in India so far

Three people have died due to this virus in India It has been confirmed, one of those patients was from Karnataka, Gujarat and Haryana. Collected in Odisha in January and February 225 Out of the samples has been found to be infected with influenza H3N2. Gujarat Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel told, 03 Three H3N2 cases in the state till March and 1 of H1N1 matters. There has been one death in the state so far which is due to H1N1.

Dr. Randeep Guleria H3N2 VirusPublished Date

Mon, Mar 13, 2023, 4: 53 PM IST