H3N2 Influenza Alert: Governments Issue Urgent H3N2 Precaution

 Governments Issue Urgent Advisories On Safety And Precaution About H3N2 Influenza

Learn everything there is to know about the state government's advice regarding the fight against H3N2 virus spread.

This Friday, the number of H3N2 virus-related fatalities reached 9. The most recent incident involved a 73-year-old man who contracted the infection and died in Pune. On the other hand, according to information provided by the health ministry, the number of cases increased to 451 as of March 5th.

The government has issued an advisory in the six major states with the greatest infection rates due to the rise in viral infections, particularly the resurgence of COVID-19. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, and the national capital of Delhi are among these states.

Learn about the rules that each state has:

Delhi Issues A Warning

Children and the elderly in Delhi have been strongly encouraged to take extra precautions since they are particularly susceptible to the H3N2 virus. In addition, he sent orders for the District Surveillance Units, medical centres, and public hospitals to keep an eye on the seasonal flu's spread.

A Warning Has Been Issued in Uttar Pradesh

The UP government also released guidelines as a result of the increase in cases:

🟢 Children and the elderly should take extra care.

🟢  Patients with H3N2 should have their oxygen levels closely monitored.

🟢 If an H3N2 patient's oxygen level drops to 90, they must be admitted to the hospital.

🟢 Patients with H3N2 should receive oseltamivir.

🟢 A list of helpline numbers has also been made public by the administration.

Karnataka issues an advisory

The Karnataka government issued the following warning:

After a meeting with the technical advisory committee (consisting of experts and senior officials), the official stated that the central government's guidelines set a goal of 25 tests per week. "We are screening 25 cases of SARI (severe acute respiratory infections) and ILI (influenza-like illness) in Victoria and Vani Vilasa Hospitals to keep track of the variants," the official said.

Advice Issued In Maharashtra

Tanaji Sawant, the state's minister of health, together with the chief and deputy chief ministers, took note of the predicament and advised hospitals to be on guard and adhere to protocol. People must avoid crowded places, refrain from wearing masks, and maintain their social distance. But, they said that there was no need for concern as long as everyone remained secure.