The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MISPAS) has issued an epidemiological alert due to the respiratory virus cycle affecting the Dominican Republic and arising from Covid-19.
According to the organization, they are reported up to Epidemiology Week #51 1,226,613 acute respiratory infections and 246,361 cases in the country Lower respiratory infections.
In a publication published on its social networks, the Ministry of Public Health indicates 16 Covid-19 variant infections, placing the latest virus. JN.1, which has three confirmed cases, one in the National District and two in Santo Domingo.
On December 19, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified JN.1 as a “variant of interest” (VOI). Rapid spread. Several countries in Europe have experienced the potential development of this new subtype of Covid-19.
Symptoms caused by JN.1 include fever or chills, Cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle painHeadache and sore throat.
According to the health organization, vaccines against Covid-19 Protect against this sub variant.
In the report, Public Health called for the institution of hospital screening considering children under two years of age and adults aged 65 years or older.
