Q COSTA RICA — The Ministry of Health called on the population to reinforce preventive measures against the circulation of various respiratory viruses in the country, with the aim of reducing contagion and protecting the most vulnerable.
According to epidemiological surveillance, COVID-19 continues to circulate alongside other respiratory illnesses like rhinovirus and influenza, occasionally seeing brief upticks in hospitalizations during the rainy season.
Specifically, for epidemiological week 29, from July 19 to 25, a total of 126 confirmed cases were reported, representing a 34.04% increase compared to the previous seven days when 94 cases were registered.
An average of 28 people were hospitalized (28 in wards and 0 in the ICU). This represents a 55.56% increase compared to the previous week.
During this period, five deaths associated with this disease were reported.
Authorities recommend the following to the public:
- Keep your vaccination schedule up to date.
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid contact with sick people and crowds, especially with young children and older adults.
- Prefer well-ventilated spaces.
- Do not attend activities if you have respiratory symptoms.
- Seek medical attention promptly.
“The Ministry of Health maintains ongoing epidemiological surveillance and reiterates its call for the public’s shared responsibility to reduce the transmission of these viruses and protect everyone’s health,” they stated in a press release.