By- Radio ML
The Ministry of Health, in a statement published today, Thursday, January 9, 2025, emphasized the need to be cautious of human respiratory viruses that are transmitted through respiratory droplets resulting from talking, coughing, and sneezing, or through contact with surfaces and materials contaminated with droplets or hands.
The ministry pointed out that these viruses cause infections in the sinuses, throat, larynx, and lower respiratory tract and called for the necessity of prevention.
It stressed that the serious complications of these viruses appear especially among the groups most vulnerable to complications, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases.
According to the ministry, the symptoms of infection with these viruses include a high fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, runny nose, sore throat, and persistent cough with or without phlegm. Infected individuals may also experience loss of appetite and severe fatigue.
The ministry recommended that citizens contact a doctor promptly to determine the nature of the treatment and assess the severity of the condition to receive treatment, despite the lack of specific treatments for most of these viruses. It emphasized the need for rest, drinking fluids, and nasal washing.
It also advised regular cleaning of surfaces using effective disinfectants, boosting immunity through a healthy diet, adequate sleep, and exercise, as well as ventilating closed spaces, avoiding heating, and covering the mouth before going out into a cold place.
The ministry considered that prevention remains the best way to reduce the risk of respiratory viruses by regularly washing hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds and avoiding touching the face, especially the nose, mouth, and eyes, to reduce the transmission of viruses.