There were 1595 new local cases of Wuhan pneumonia in Tainan today.

(Provided by Nanshi Health Bureau)

[Reporter Hong Ruiqin/Tainan Report] There are 1595 new local cases of Wuhan pneumonia (COVID-19, new coronavirus disease) in Tainan today (15th). In addition to the current threat of community influenza, the Nanshi Health Bureau also appeals to the public not to ignore it. If you have respiratory symptoms, you should wear a mask and seek medical treatment as soon as possible to grasp the opportunity for treatment.

According to the Nanshi Health Bureau, the activity of influenza virus in the community continues to rise. This year, a total of 7 cases of influenza complicated by severe illness were suspected to be reported, of which 3 were confirmed and 2 died. The mortality rate of influenza complicated by severe illness was 67%.

The deaths were all elderly people over the age of 65, with a history of underlying diseases such as kidney disease and cardiovascular disease, and none of them had been vaccinated against influenza or pneumococcus.

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The Health Bureau appeals to the public not to ignore the threat of influenza, to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette, and to avoid going to crowded public places with poor air circulation. If respiratory symptoms occur, they should wear a mask and seek medical treatment as soon as possible to grasp the opportunity for treatment To reduce the risk of severe illness and death, especially the elderly over 65 years old, infants, high-risk chronic patients and pregnant women and other high-risk groups of influenza, should complete influenza vaccination as soon as possible, and pay attention to their own health status, rest at home when sick, and do not go to work without work. Take classes to prevent the spread of the virus.

According to the Health Bureau, 1,595 new local cases of COVID-19 were added in Tainan today. From January 1, 2022 to February 14 this year, the cumulative number of confirmed cases totaled 701,964, and the cumulative confirmed percentage of all ages was 37.89. %.

The Health Bureau reminds the public that the COVID-19 epidemic and influenza are both respiratory infectious diseases. Those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza should go to contract institutions to get vaccinated as soon as possible to obtain protection.

Local cases of Wuhan pneumonia in Tainan accounted for the percentage of each age group.

(Provided by Nanshi Health Bureau)

Vaccination status of Wuhan pneumonia in Tainan.

(Provided by Nanshi Health Bureau)

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