On Wednesday, IB-Salut, the Balearic health service, issued a series of recommendations for trying to prevent the spread of flu and Covid. Pressure on hospitals is already being experienced.
A peak in infections is expected in around ten days' time. Where the flu is concerned, this is no different to as it has been in the past. A combination of the holidays, people returning from the mainland, and the start of the school term usually produces a significant rise in the number of cases. The colder weather forecast for the weekend and into next week will also be a factor.
The recommendations are standard: covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing; using single-use tissues which are then thrown away; regular hand washing or the regular use of hand gel. In addition, if people feel unwell, they should wear face masks and avoid going to work if possible.
The health service is also reminding the public that appointments for flu and Covid vaccinations can be made via Infosalut or by phoning 971 220 000. You can in fact go to your local health centre and make an appointment.
Last week, the health service reported that respiratory cases were overwhelmingly the flu and amounted to 37.6 cases per 100,000 people. There was very little incidence of Covid. There is usually talk of a flu epidemic every year, the threshold for this in the recent past having been 55.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
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SaraWe can't and he doesn't!
James WalkerStill using ‘there’ instead of ‘their’? Even my nine year old grandson (Spanish) learning English knows the difference. If you can’t spell basic English then how can we expect you to understand science?
James WalkerHaving a bad hair day, I notice, angry about everything regarding health issues.
I would rather stick pins in my eyes than have a COVID vaccination. I can't believe they are still pushing this dangerous product on the public. I think it's time for the politicians and the so called specialist to admit all there wrong doing. But I doubt we will get as much as an apology. Isn't it funny how flu completely disappeared for 2 years and now it's the complete opposite. Connect the dots it's not difficult we were lied to every step of the way. Its difficult to trust these so called doctors, career politicians and the bought and funded media, they all have a motive to line there own pockets. They don't give a damm about public health.