Walid Abdel Salam wrote Wednesday, August 23, 2023 05:00 AM revealed Ministry of Health And the population announced that it had taken a series of measures to ensure that the new mutant, Iris, did not spread, especially after the detection of two cases.
The seventh day reviews an information analysis in Q and A about the new mutant, Iris.
What is a mutant?
It belongs to the Omicron strain derived from the Corona virus
What about the seriousness of the new variant of Corona?
Its danger lies in the rapid spread compared to previous mutants
When was the first appearance of the new variant of Corona?
The first appearance in China last February recorded a wide spread in about 51 countries
What are the most prominent symptoms of infection with the new variant of Corona?
Runny nose
Fever
headache
sneezing
stress
Have positive cases of the new variant appeared?
The Ministry of Health and Population confirms the positivity of two cases of the Covid-19 virus of the EG-5.2 Omicron strain, and the clinical symptoms that appeared on them are mild and they are recovering.
What about the role of preventive medicine in confronting the new variant of Corona?
The Preventive Medicine Sector of the Ministry of Health and Population implements an accurate system for monitoring acute respiratory diseases nationwide, with the aim of early detection of disease causes and identification of any changes in infection factors, through several programmes, including routine surveillance, and it is applied in 450 hospitals nationwide.
How is infection detected with the new variant of Corona?
Throat and nose swabs are taken from cases that meet the case definition, and an examination for influenza, Covid-19 and mixed respiratory virus is carried out for all samples.
Are the symptoms of the new mutant dangerous?
The symptoms of EG-5.2 mutation are simple, and there are no medical recommendations to take any additional measures, and the medical recommendations are still booster vaccination.
What about the groups most susceptible to the new mutant?
The groups most affected by the disease, such as the elderly, people with chronic diseases, and diseases that affect the response of the immune system of the body.
How is the prevention of infection with the new variant of Corona?
Through continuous disinfection of hands and surfaces, the use of masks in crowded or poorly ventilated places, and for those with respiratory symptoms, avoiding mixing with uninfected people, and good nutrition.
2023-08-23 02:00:00
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