Health ministry announces that 12 cases of hemorrhagic fever were recorded last week

Baghdad-INA 
The Ministry of Health announced today, Sunday, an increase in cases of hemorrhagic fever, noting that 12 cases had been recorded during the past week.
 
 
Director General of Public Health at the Ministry, Riyadh Abdul Amir, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), “Cases with hemorrhagic fever are still recorded due to ticks,” indicating that “fighting this insect is the duty of the Ministry of Agriculture, which must take preventive measures.”
He added, "A joint committee has been formed between the Ministries of Health and Agriculture to eliminate this insect," noting that "daily infections with the disease reach between (2-3) cases."
Abdul Amir stated that "12 infections were recorded during the past week."
Regarding cases of coronavirus and seasonal influenza, Abdul Amir stressed that “cases of influenza are normal and occur at this time every year,” explaining that “there is no distinction between coronavirus and influenza, and the matter is only done through tests.”
He stated that "all analgesic medications for both patients are available in pharmacies."