There are a little more than 15 days left until winter begins in the Southern Hemisphere and the cold is already felt in Mendoza. As a consequence, specialists report an increase in cases of Covid-19 and flu It affects both children and adults.
According to the latest epidemiological report issued by the Ministry of Health of Mendoza, The group of children between 0 and 9 years old is the most affected by Covid 19followed by adults aged 30 to 39.
This situation is not only observed in the report, but public and private hospitals already have their guards almost overwhelmed, with waits that exceed three and even four hours.
Given this panorama, the authorities recommend reinforcing health measures and vaccination, enabled for all age groups.
Covid cases increased in children
After the coronavirus pandemic, the authorities insisted on the idea that the Covid was here to stay. And this situation is what is replicated today in different clinics and hospitals and is affecting not only adults, but also children.
According to the latest epidemiological report from Health of Mendoza, corresponding to Covid 19 cases, there is an increase in cases in the 0-9 year old groupcompared to the other groups.
According to the report, in the last month there were 21.5% of reported cases with the disease in that age group.
Of that total, The children with the greatest number of infections were those under 1 year of age.with 52.3%.
In the rest of the population, it was observed that 14.4% of confirmed cases belong to adults between 30 and 39 years old, followed by those over 50-59 years old, with a level of 14.2%.
The prevalence of Covid in minors is a fact to take into account, since during 2022 and 2023, this group presented an rate of 8.3% of cases, with the most compromised group being those between 30 and 39 years old, with a 42% of cases.
Strengthen vaccination
For professionals, the increase in cases is not alarming, however, They recommend that the population take the relevant health measures.
“Vaccination against Covid is free and is available in all vaccination centers in the province, so it is advisable to immunize minors and also adults with the corresponding doses,” the pediatrician said on Channel 9 Televida. and head of Infectology at the Notti hospital, Pablo Melonari.
Likewise, the professional emphasized continuing to respect hygiene standards, both in homes and in educational establishments.
- Wear a mask when traveling on public transportation to avoid contagion.
- Wash your hands frequently.
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth or nose.
- If you present symptoms, isolate yourself until you recover.
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