社会｜インフルエンザ患者が急増中！ / Society | A rapid increase in influenza patients!

Summary

According to the latest report, the number of seasonal influenza patients has increased to approximately 1.5 times that of the previous week, reaching an average of 21.82 cases nationwide.

This marks the twelfth consecutive week of rising patient numbers. In particular, five prefectures have exceeded warning levels. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare recommends measures for winter infection control, including handwashing, gargling, getting vaccinated against influenza, wearing masks, and ensuring proper ventilation.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, did you know that the number of flu patients has really spiked? It’s 1.5 times more than last week! Oh no! Is everything okay?
Log: Yeah, it’s true that the number of infections is rising. The number of patients has been increasing nationwide for 12 consecutive weeks, and especially in five prefectures, it’s exceeded the warning level.
Chako: Really? What should we do?
Log: It seems like the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is also calling for measures. They believe that handwashing, gargling, getting vaccinated, and wearing masks are effective.
Navi: Also, it’s important to avoid crowded places and ensure regular ventilation. These methods can help reduce the risk of infection.
Chako: I see! I need to be careful too!

Admin’s Note

The surge in influenza cases happens every year, but this year seems to require particularly close attention. It’s a time when children and the elderly are especially susceptible to infection, so it’s important to implement effective infection control measures at home and in schools. As mentioned in the log, handwashing and gargling are fundamental practices, but we should also remember to get vaccinated and wear masks. Avoiding crowds, in particular, can help prevent infection. Please take care of your health, everyone.