Ukraine
In Ukraine the number of SARS patients has exceeded 81 thousand
30/Oct/09
According to the Ministry of Health, as of the morning on Oct. 30, 2009 the number of cases in Ukraine reached 81 thousand 487 people, among which 33.5 thousand children. Hospitalized only 2,341 people, of whom 1100 children. There have been 33 fatal cases.
It is said in comments to an UNIAN Health Minister Vasyl Knyazevich on the situation in the spread of the virus A/H1N1 California in Ukraine.
The Minister noted that in October 2009 in the western regions of Ukraine, namely - in Ternopil, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi - has sharply deteriorated epidemic situation of acute respiratory viral infections.
Especially aggravated the situation since October 19 in the Ternopil region, which registered about 30 thousand patients.
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Ukraine
Ministry of Health recommends to stop the work of all educational institutions
30/Oct/09
Ministry of Health in order to minimize the impact of the epidemic of influenza virus A/H1N1 in the state of public health and national security of the state suggest that the work of educational institutions at all levels.
This UNIAN reported in the press service of Ministry of Health.
Also, the Ministry recommends to limit the holding of mass meetings and the work of institutions and agencies, where there are a long time people (computer rooms, entertainment facilities and the like);
In addition, the Ministry of Health emphasizes the need to strengthen anti-epidemic regimes in airports, railway stations, underground, vehicles, markets, shops, catering, in the workplace.
Health Ministry Considers it necessary to continue the vaccination against seasonal influenza contingent risk.
According to the press service, Ukraine provided about 20,5 thousand infectious beds (of which 42% - boksovannye) and 30,5 thousand can be redeveloped.
Are distinguished specialized chambers to accommodate patients and persons with suspected new influenza A (H1/N1) - California, developed plans for the redirection of beds in other hospital departments to deploy bases in case epidoslozhneny.
Also, the Ministry of Health to the organs of executive power: to enact comprehensive plans for the anti-epidemic and antiepizootic measures, the provision of additional appropriations for this purpose, enact a plan of conversion of hospitals for hospitalization of patients with influenza, caused by highly pathogenic viruses, and suspicious of this disease. In addition, we recommend that the provision of additional specialized vehicles for transportation of patients, means of communication, a stockpile of drugs for the prevention and treatment, disinfectants and medical equipment, ensure, if necessary, protection.
Asked the Ministry and carry out extensive health education among the population on measures of individual and community prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections and provide virological laboratory equipment, nutrient media, test systems for the diagnosis of acute respiratory infections and influenza type A/H1N1/Kaliforniya / 04.09.
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