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The mask is mandatory in two cases in Ecuador

In four weeks, the number of covid-19 infections in Pichincha has gone from 125 to 453. Photo: archive / EL COMERCIO

Completing the covid-19 vaccination schedule, wearing a face mask and frequent hand washing are some of the recommendations Faced with the increase in cases of breathing problems.

In the case of covid-19, the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reported that during the last four epidemiological weeks, from 6 November to 3 December 2022, the infections have progressively increased in Guaias yes pichincha.

In the first province, for example, 145 cases were recorded in week 44 and 1,142 in week 47, with an increase of 997 infections.

In the same period, in the province of pichincha, the infections went from 125 to 453, according to data from the Ministry of Health. This represents an increase of 328.

Nationwide, 3,549 confirmed cases were reported in week 48 (current), which is 2,869 more than reported in week 45, when 680 cases were recorded.

Information from the MSP indicates that, despite the increase from infectionsthere is no increase, until December 4, of hospitalizations ni de mortality.

biosecurity measures

Given this scenario, the Minister of Health, José Ruales, recalled that the measurements which have been applied in more than two years of pandemic. These are the use of maskwhich is mandatory in health care facilities and people with respiratory symptomsand it is recommended in closed environments or in the presence of many people, in addition to frequent hand washing or disinfection with alcohol.

Another care measure that Ruales highlighted is the vaccination. In the country, immunization against covid-19 is maintained for the population from the age of 3. For first booster dose access for over 12s ea Monday those over the age of 18.

flu campaign

The vaccine against influence It is also being placed in Ecuador in a massive campaign that began on November 14th. The head of Health stressed that the country is currently facing a increase from breathing problems caused by seasonal flu and other respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.

Ruales recalled that in the last two years covid has been the dominant respiratory disease, however, with the return to normal and the easing of self-care measures, they have gained strength virus that already existed, like the flu.

MSP information mentions that in 2022 cases of severe respiratory infections (SARI) are due to influenza A/H3N2 and the population groups with the highest incidence are 2 to 5 years of age and older adults.

In this sense, the vaccination campaign against the flu is mainly aimed at children aged between 6 months and 3 years, adults over the age of 65, pregnant women, women in the puerperium, caregivers of people with disabilities and illnesses chronic conditions, children’s center staff, and teachers, as well as health personnel.

trivalent vaccine

The Minister of Health, in an interview with Radio La Poderosa on 6 December, explained that the flu vaccine being applied in the country is the trivalenti.e. for the tensions circulating in the Northern Hemisphere which are: AH3N2, AH1N1 and the influenza type B.

Ruales called for the co-responsibility of citizens and also that the population must learn to do so cohabit with the respiratory viruses. He also announced, on Teleamazonas, that the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) will meet on December 7 to analyze the available epidemiological information.

The vaccine against COVID-19 and the influence can be applied simultaneously, in different places. If a person is affected by either disease, specialists recommend that the dose be administered in the absence of symptoms.

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