The National Program for Combating Seasonal Flu and Respiratory Diseases coordinator confirmed, Sunday, January 5, 2025, that the peak of the seasonal flu is expected to happen at the end of this month and the beginning of February.
He called for caution and urged adherence to all preventive measures.
He stressed the emergence of the virus responsible for bronchiolitis and the seasonal flu virus, adding that the virus recently identified in China is being monitored as part of the surveillance system.
He also encouraged people with chronic illnesses and pregnant women to get vaccinated against seasonal flu.
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Health had issued a statement urging the public to follow simple and effective preventive measures, including regular handwashing, wearing masks in crowded places, ventilating homes and closed spaces, and getting vaccinated against seasonal viruses.