The Ministry of Public Health warns that an acute respiratory infection (IRAC) has arrived in the country. The influenza viruses AH3N2 and AH1N1 are also affecting people in the Dominican Republic. The Ministry says there have been eight deaths from IRAC and 1,521 suspected cases, 266 more than at the same time last year.
The Ministry of Public has now begun to acquire the vaccinations against the infection. Deputy Minister of Collective Health at the Ministry José Manuel Puello has said that this is typical when there are abrupt temperature changes. The contrast between hot and cold and effect of the Saharan dust creates appropriate conditions for more respiratory infections.
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El Dia
Diario Libre
16 October 2019