increase in influenza in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad; 6 patients in ICU

Yasouj - The Vice-Chancellor of Yasouj University of Medical Sciences announced that 6 respiratory patients were admitted to the intensive care unit and 88 patients were admitted to the regular wards of Kohgilouye and Boyer Ahmad hospitals.

Yasouj- The Vice President of Health of Yasouj University of Medical Sciences announced the admission of 6 respiratory patients in the intensive care unit and 88 patients in the regular wards of Kohgilouye and Boyer Ahmad hospitals.

In an interview with Mehr reporter, Muslim Sharifi, referring to the latest situation of respiratory patients in the province's hospitals, stated: Currently, 6 respiratory patients are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and 88 patients are in the normal wards of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad hospitals.

Referring to the increasing trend of influenza, he added: The rate of influenza type A has reached 28% from 18% last week.

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences vice president of health warned about the increase in the prevalence of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter, and emphasized the necessity of observing health principles to prevent disease transmission.

Sharifi called the use of masks, compliance with personal hygiene and vaccination of high-risk groups among the important solutions to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases.

He added: Considering the increase in cases of influenza, compliance with health recommendations, especially by the elderly, people with underlying diseases and other high-risk groups, can be effective in reducing the probability of contracting and preventing the occurrence of disease complications.