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There Is No Swine Flu Outbreak In Nakuru; Ministry Of Health Confirms

SK 2 years ago 2 min read

Claims that there is a swine flu outbreak in the region have been denied by the Nakuru County Department of Health.

Dr. Daniel Wainaina, acting chief officer of public health services, explained that the infection was a seasonal influenza. as reported by media sites on Tuesday, it’s an outbreak and not the swine flu.

Dr. Wainaina pointed out that the influenza A (subtype H1NI) virus, which causes the common cold, was linked to the country’s recently finished cold season.

He added that although the variant was not found, the HINI subtype can also infect animals, particularly pigs (swine flu).

“The variant detected in Nakuru is not the one that causes influenza in animals. The Nakuru County Department of Health therefore wishes to clarify that no swine-flu cases have been detected in the county as reported by some sections of the media,” wrote Dr. Wainaina said in a statement.

The County Department of Health has also gathered and sent additional samples to the lab, where results are awaited, he continued.

Dr. Wainaina continued, “Grippe is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that frequently causes upper respiratory tract infections but sporadically causes severe lower respiratory disease, especially in very young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with underlying medical conditions.”

Droplets from a cough or contact with contaminated surfaces can spread the infection. Cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, chills, and exhaustion are typical symptoms.

The health service has recommended individuals to maintain hand cleanliness, avoid close contact with infected people, follow cough etiquette, and receive influenza vaccinations due to the increase in cases (for those at high risk of infection).

There have been 143 cases documented as of Monday, August 23, including 127 kids under the age of five.

7 patients are currently being admitted, and 135 have recovered and been released. One person has died from the illness.