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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Health has reported 4 524 influenza-like cases recorded in the past seven days.<\/b><\/p>\n

This, according to the Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula, shows 22.5 per cent increase in numbers compared to the previous week. The minister, who is also Siphocosini Member of Parliament (MP), further highlighted that COVID-19 cases have been reported to be below five cases per week over the past four weeks. He assured that this was not yet cause for alarm.<\/p>\n

He said the ministry has noted with concern the increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses and confirmed COVID-19 cases in the SADC region, as reported by two member States recently. \u201cBoth Namibia and Botswana have reported an increase in these cases, which has prompted the need to recommend the use of masks by their population. While this is the situation in the SADC region, the ministry hereby informs the nation that the influenza-like cases and COVID-19 cases are being monitored in the country,\u201d Matsebula said.<\/p>\n

The minister further assured the nation that health workers were continuing to offer COVID-19 testing at health facilities for those who present COVID-19 like illnesses. He said the Public Health Emergency Management core team was monitoring the trends of reported influenza-like cases and COVID-19 cases weekly.<\/p>\n

He said the ministry\u2019s public health threats monitoring system comprised surveillance systems and the immediate disease notification system that are reported daily and aggregated weekly. \u201cThe nation will be informed promptly when the situation changes, in order to minimise the negative impact from these public health threats.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister Matsebula then urged the nation to use a face mask when experiencing the flu symptoms and test for COVID-19 if the signs are worsening. \u201cThe mainstay for prevention of diseases is hygiene, including washing hands frequently with running water and soap and using hand sanitizers.\u201d He also implored the nation to be always alert and take precautions when travelling to other countries that have reported an increase in cases of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

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