Fiji is not isolated to the common influenzas that have affected many since the beginning of this year.
Ministry of Health’s permanent secretary Dr James Fong said we had been affected by Influenza A and recently by Influenza B.
“But this is a global trend and it’s not Fiji only that is affected,” he said.
“However, we are not as serious as other countries because we are not widely travelled compared to those nations.
“Our current concern is the ongoing influenza outbreak as we had Influenza A and when it was receding, Influenza B and will see another escalation of cases if not now then later.”
Dr Fong said since the period of COVID, they have seen outbreak of influenzas throughout the world.
“It is all part and parcel of the global trend where influenzas always come up in the first five to six months of each year,” he said.
“Preventing this influenza is a good focus so people can mask up in a crowded area to avoid the burden of cases.
“But it will be good to the vulnerable for early medical check so we can avoid severe effects.”
