Astana Sanitary Dept says it has enough anti A/H1N1 drug in reserve
ASTANA. July 23. KAZINFORM /Serik Sabekov/ There is a sufficient fund of antivirus drugs in Astana to treat A/H1N1 flu, Director of the Department for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Zhandarbek Bekshin said at the press-conference today.
"We have enough of Tamiflu anti-virus medicine for treatment of A/H1N1 swine flue. It is important to note that oxolinic ointment and flu masks can be used for preventive measures", - he said.
As earlier reported six cases of suspected A/H1N1 infection contamination have been registered in Astana as of July 23, three of which have been confirmed. The flu diseased are children of 12-15 who have returned to Astana in London where they had language courses.
The work on revealing of the number of Kazakhstani citizens who are abroad is being conducted at present whereas they will be thoroughly examinated on coming to Kazakhstan.