22/03/2023
PRESS RELEASE
BEWARE OF AN ONGOING FLU BUG
The Ministry of Health informs members of the public that there is an increase in the number of people turning up at health facilities with influenza like illnesses. Most of these cases, however, test negative for COVID-19.
The ministry is currently investigating the possible cause of these influenza like illnesses. It therefore, advises members of the public to take precautionary measures like avoiding crowded areas and choosing to put on masks when with people showing symptoms of influenza like illnesses. The ministry further advises the public to practise good hygiene practices all the time, like always washing hands with clean water and soap and covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Although the numbers of people seen at health facilities across the country, have been increasing in the past few days, no hospitalizations or deaths have so far been recorded.
The ministry will keep an eye on this situation and advise as may be necessary. For now, anyone feeling unwell should immediately visit the nearest health facility for medical attention.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully
Dr Christopher Nyanga
For Permanent Secretary