社会｜インフルエンザ患者数が急増中 / Society | The number of influenza patients is rapidly increasing.

Summary

The number of influenza patients across the country has been reported at an average of 6.29 per medical institution, showing an increase for the tenth consecutive week.

This marks nearly a doubling from the previous week’s average of 3.26, highlighting the importance of infection control measures as we move into winter. Preventive measures such as handwashing, gargling, wearing masks, and eating foods that boost immunity are being widely implemented.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wait, is that kind of thing really happening!?
Log: Actually, the number of flu patients has been increasing for ten weeks in a row. Recently, it’s about twice as high as the previous week, so we should be careful.
Chako: Oh, why is it increasing so much?
Log: Flu tends to spread more easily in winter, so it’s important to take care of your health. Washing your hands, gargling, and wearing masks are effective measures.
Navi: Since infectious diseases tend to increase during the colder months, these preventive measures are considered very important.

Admin’s Note

The news that influenza cases have been increasing for ten consecutive weeks reminds us of the importance of the infection control measures we practice daily. In particular, handwashing and wearing masks are fundamental preventive measures, and consistently implementing these can help prevent infections. It’s also important for children, like Chako, to be conscious and proactive about these practices. As we head into winter, we should all strive to stay healthy.