Tuesday, March 20, 2012

NTB Dinkes Strict Monitor of Avian Influenza in Bima #H5N1 #BIRDFLU

Tuesday, 20 March 2012 13:05
Mataram - NTB Health Department closely monitor a number of areas in the regency of Bima on the alleged bird flu. This escort because of the dozens of people suspected of bird flu was treated at the Regional Hospital of Bima. Chief Medical Officer Muhammad Ismail confirmed the province, although the number of patients dozen people, but so far no positive patients already suffering from bird flu.

"Our efforts in the field of strict monitoring, particularly in areas that yesterday was hospitalized in Bima. So at least twice the incubation period, means up to fourteen days we keep tight at the homes of people and patients around the house "
Chief Medical Officer of the province Mohammad Ismail explained, doctors discovered the disease symptoms similar to bird flu virus in humans. To protect against bird flu, residents should quickly report to local health officials if they see a sudden dead poultry, and wash hands after contact with poultry that died suddenly

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