Special arrangements have been made at ADK Hospital in capital Male' due to the increasing number of flu cases in the Greater Male' Area.
As per the statistics publicized by ADK Hospital, 502 people with flu-like symptoms consulted at the hospital over the past five days. This includes a large number of children.
ADK Hospital said the hospital was seeing an increase in viral gastroenteritis cases and urged the public to take precautionary measures to protect themselves from the stomach flu. While the number of people seeking common colds and cases of flu is on the rise, the hospital has established special clinics to treat them, ADK said.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has also warned regarding the increase of diarrhea and vomiting cases. The agency has asked the public to consult a doctor in the case of extreme thirst, giddiness, lethargy, low liquid intake, low urine output, frequent vomiting, blood in vomit and stools, and severe abdominal pain.
