‘Spread of influenza attributed to people’s failure to follow guidelines’

‘Spread of influenza attributed to people’s failure to follow guidelines’ thesundaily healthministry influenza flu sick NoorHishamAbdullah

The increase in influenza cases in the country can be attributed to people’s failure to listen to advice given by the Health Ministry and medical practitioners, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah“The Health Ministry had previously advised that persons who feel unwell, such as those having a high fever, cough or sore throat, to stay at home and keep away from crowds until the symptoms subside or to wear face masks if they need to go out,“ he said, adding that some people...

“Less often, a person might also get the flu by touching a surface or an object that has the flu virus on it before touching their own mouth, eyes or nose.”

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