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Shafaq News/ Fears about the spread of the new mutant of coronavirus (1.JN) in Iraq are increasing after cases of infection were recorded in a number of countries in the region, calling for health orders to be followed to prevent it new mutant.
With the outbreak of the new Corona variant in several countries, the Iraqi Ministry of Health had tightened prevention measures, including wearing masks in crowded areas and maintaining a safe distance from others.
A document issued by the Ministry of Health and received by Shafaq News Agency revealed that in view of the World Health Organization’s announcement about the new mutant of the coronavirus (1.JN) and the recording of cases of infection with the new mutant in a For the number of countries in In this context, we make the following recommendations for the region:
1 – Follow-up of Covid-19 tests using PCR technology in all health departments and follow-up of genetic developments in the central public health laboratory.
2 – The obligation of medical and health personnel working in health facilities to wear masks and other personal protective equipment when dealing with confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19.
3- Health awareness to take the necessary measures to prevent infections by wearing masks in crowded, closed or poorly ventilated areas, maintaining the greatest possible safe distance from others, vaccination against Covid-19 and influenza, especially in groups where There is a risk of serious infection and cover your mouth and nose. Clean your hands regularly when coughing and sneezing.
Parliamentary hosts must follow the instructions
The Parliamentary Health Committee intends to locate the Health Department in the Ministry of Health to follow up on the instructions sent to the departments, according to committee member Bassem Al-Gharabi, who confirms that “the protocols and instructions are good, but most of them” The departments in the provinces are not fully engaged and are not sensitive to disease progression.”
Al-Gharabi added to Shafaq News Agency: “Therefore, after the alignment, we are asked to form field teams from the Ministry of Health to visit health facilities, especially public health offices, to provide the necessary instructions in light of the spread of the new mutant in countries of the world.”
The representative believes that “Iraq is in a danger zone, especially as health facilities and infrastructure are dilapidated, accompanied by a weakness in health culture and awareness of the mutant in areas far from the centers, and sometimes there is an illusion between severe Flu and “the new mutant.”
He confirms: “The spread is not of a frightening extent and no epidemic has yet been recorded, only isolated cases, and if it spreads and the situation requires closure, it will be closed, but for now the road must not increase.” fears, because the closure has an economic impact and this matter depends on the increase in infections and the control on it”.
He continues: “Therefore, these issues will be at the forefront of hospitality, especially given the spread of other diseases, including the measles epidemic among children in schools, which is also raising alarm.”
Corona infections are increasing worldwide
On December 23, the World Health Organization announced that the number of Covid-19 (corona) infections worldwide increased by 52% in 28 days compared to the previous 28 days.
The World Health Organization said in a report that 850,000 new cases of infection were reported during the same period.
She added in her report: “Globally, the number of new cases increased by 52% in the 28-day period from November 20 to December 17.”
The organization previously announced that the new corona virus has adapted to humans, but it continues to mutate.
Symptoms and prevention
The specialist in family medicine, Dr. Ali Abu Tahin, for his part, says: “The Corona virus changes from time to time and mutations occur in it, and the latest mutation called (1.JN) is derived from the Omicron mutant.”, began to spread and recorded more than 60 percent of infections.” In countries around the world, including Iraq.
Abu Tahin, in his conversation with Shafaq News Agency, points out: “The new variant is difficult to distinguish from the normal flu as it has the previous symptoms of Corona, including headache, pain, runny nose, cough, burning sensation in the throat and others .” Symptoms, not all of which necessarily occur in the patient, and the diagnosis is made by swab and PCR test to detect infection with corona or another disease.
Regarding the prevention methods, the doctor explains: “The prevention methods are the same as in the past for Corona, including general hygiene, washing hands, wearing a mask, social distancing, avoiding crowded places, boosting immunity and eating healthy.”
Abu Tahin assures: “The new mutant is not very deadly, but highly contagious, and there is no noticeable increase in hospitalizations, just injuries, most of which are minor, but caution and caution are required.”
Regarding the people most affected by serious infections, the doctor explains that they are “elderly people with chronic diseases, as well as patients with asthma and allergies, and the vaccine can reduce the severity of the infection, be it the corona vaccine itself or the flu vaccine, which strengthens and strengthens the body’s immunity.”
Concluding his speech, Abu Tahin remarks: “The new mutant does not need any strict treatments, only rest, a painkiller, a fever reducer and other simple things that are sufficient for treatment, and all of them are available.”
A call to wear masks and get vaccinated
On January 5, World Health Organization Director Tedros Ghebreyesus called for mask-wearing and vaccination against the coronavirus (Covid-19) after many countries had seen a rise in infection cases for weeks.
“The number of respiratory illnesses caused by COVID-19, influenza and other pathogens has been increasing in many countries for several weeks and is expected to continue beyond the recent holidays,” Tedros wrote on his social media page.
He urged everyone to undergo a coronavirus (Covid-19) test and seek medical attention if necessary.
The World Health Organization chief added: “Continue to use masks, ventilation and distancing to reduce infections.”
He also called on countries to ensure access to testing and vaccines and maintain continuous COVID-19 sequencing to track the evolution of mutations.
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