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Increase in Respiratory Illnesses

Published: Nov. 2, 2023, 11:26 p.m.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs through routine surveillance has noted an increase in the number of individuals presenting with flu-like symptoms. The increase is observed both in visits to the emergency departments and hospital admissions.

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Our Surveillance systems have been able to identify Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza type A as the two most common viral infections at this time. We have also noted that RSV has been identified in the majority of samples tested.

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Read press statement: https://www.govt.lc/news/increase-in-respiratory-illnesses

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Watch statement by the Ministry of Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUNr48UXov0

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