However, the head of State locally is still awaiting the results of four other persons who are under quarantine but not hospitalized. The patients are said to be hotel workers were in contact with American Tourists who just recently returned from Mexico.
The testing were conducted at the inter-regional center of Epidemiology (WAX) Cayenne has just made its findings of analysis of two samples carried out on two possible cases of influenza known as "swine" are suspected in two residents of St. Barths returning from a cruise in Mexico .
Health services, however, maintain their vigilance about possible cases in Saint-Barthelme, and two other samples taken from patients with symptoms are being analyzed at WAX and four other cases are expected this morning to Cayenne. Note that the persons concerned are not yet hospitalized.
It is recalled the basic guidelines to be followed by residents who are to be remain vigilant.
1. it is asked people to visit a country affected by the new influenza to postpone their trip.
2. Similarly, people returning from a trip to an affected country and presenting symptoms (fever and / or fatigue and or soreness) and respiratory signs (cough and / or difficulty breathing) should contact the Medical Center 15.
3. Simple hygiene measures to limit the spread of germs:
Hand washing is essential. It must be done carefully with soap for at least 30 seconds. It must be repeated in the day, especially after sneezing snuffings and, after passing to the toilet after each contact with a patient. Use tissue paper for single use and throw in a bin with a lid.
In case of drying, sneezing, cough, cough: the flu virus is transmitted by air, especially by respiratory droplets, it is imperative to observe the basic hygiene following:
- Cover your mouth whenever you cough, then wash their hands;
- To cover their nose every time you sneeze, then wash their hands;
- Blowing the nose with tissue paper disposable thrown into a dustbin, if possible, covered with a lid;
- Do not spit in a tissue paper disposable, thrown into a garbage can with a lid.
