In view of increasing cases of H3N2 influenza, the Puducherry government has issued instructions to all schools to 23 From 18 Closed till March Is done. This information has been given by Puducherry’s Education Minister A Namassivam. The government has taken this decision to prevent it from growing. ,Two deaths confirmed

Significantly, the cases of H3N2 influenza are continuously increasing in the country. Today a news came from Maharashtra that one person has died due to H3N2 virus infection. Even before this, the news of death of two persons due to H3N2 virus has come in the country, which was confirmed by the Ministry of Health.

All schools in Puducherry to remain closed from 16th to 26th March in wake of spread of H3N2 virus: Puducherry Education minister A Namassivayam

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The ministry had specifically said that it is keeping a close watch on the virus situation and is taking appropriate action. ICMR has appealed to the citizens to follow the Kovid protocol to avoid infection, in which the mask is most important. Wearing a mask reduces the risk of infection.

Spread of viral fever is common in changing season

Be aware that it is common for viral fever to spread during the change of season. A statement has also been given by the government in the Parliament that in the changing season, the cases of Kovid, H1N1 and H2N2 virus are continuously increasing in the country.

Infection increased in Delhi as well

H3N2 virus cases are also increasing in Delhi hospitals. Doctors have given information in this regard. In view of the increasing cases of infection, the arrangement of beds in the hospitals has been strengthened. Although there has not been an increase in the number of people admitted to hospitals due to infection, but there has been an increase of more than 100 percent in the number of patients coming to the OPD.

Symptoms in a person infected with H2N2 virus look similar to those infected with Corona virus. For example, the patient has high fever, cold, cough and severe pain in the body. Apart from this, symptoms like sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea are also visible.

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Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 1: 15 PM IST