Authorities issue health alert over flu, some positive for H1N1

K. Male'

13 Mar 2018 | Tue 14:24

$A doctor at the \'Flu Center\' set up in Malé last year over an H1N1 epidemic$

A doctor at the 'Flu Center' set up in Malé last year over an H1N1 epidemic

Mohamed Sharuhaan

Public Health

Authorities issue health alert over flu, some positive for H1N1

Some tested influenza patients to be positive for H1N1

The HPA has asked those with common flu symptoms to seek treatment

In March last year, the Maldives went through an H1N1 epidemic

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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has cautioned the public over spreading respiratory infections in the country.

The HPA’s statement said their routine tests have found some influenza patients to be positive for H1N1.

The agency has asked individuals who have the common symptoms of H1N1, such as fever, body aches, and fatigue, to seek treatment.

In March last year, the Maldives went through an H1N1 epidemic that led to the death of six individuals.

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last year today