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Reports of swine flu (H1N1) outbreak in VI are false- BVIHSA

- said no confirmed cases of this strain have been reported
January 25th, 2024 | Tags: H1N1 Swine Flu false outbreak BVIHSA COVID-19 vaccination
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has said reports circulating on social media about a swine flu outbreak in the territory are completely inaccurate. Photo: BVIHSA
The H1N1 flu, sometimes called swine flu, is a type of influenza A virus. Photo: fineartamerica.com
The H1N1 flu, sometimes called swine flu, is a type of influenza A virus. Photo: fineartamerica.com
The BVi Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, said no confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported in the territory. Photo: BVIHSA/Facebook
The BVi Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, said no confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported in the territory. Photo: BVIHSA/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has said reports circulating on social media about a swine flu outbreak in the territory are completely inaccurate.

"Concerns have been raised about a swine flu outbreak mentioned in recent social media messages. We want to assure you that the BVIHSA has found no evidence to support these claims. No confirmed cases of this strain have been reported," BVIHSA stated in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

The H1N1 flu, sometimes called swine flu, is a type of influenza A virus.

According to Mayo Clinic, during the 2009-10 flu season, a new H1N1 virus began causing illness in humans. It was often called swine flu and was a new combination of influenza viruses that infect pigs, birds and humans.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the H1N1 flu to be a pandemic in 2009. That year the virus caused an estimated 284,400 deaths worldwide. In August 2010, WHO declared the pandemic over, but the H1N1 flu strain from the pandemic became one of the strains that cause seasonal flu.

Get vaccinated- BVIHSA

BVIHSA noted; however, that respiratory diseases are on the rise, including COVID-19, influenza, rhinovirus, and pneumonia, and stressed the importance of preventive measures.

It urged the VI population to get vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19 to reduce the risk of severe symptoms and curb the spread.

BVIHSA also urged the vulnerable populations to get the pneumococcal vaccine.

General preventive measures such as practicing good hand hygiene, covering coughs and sneezes, wearing masks, ensuring well-ventilated spaces, and staying home when unwell were also advised.

"Rest assured, the BVIHSA is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed. For more information or interviews, feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," BVIHSA stated.

10 Responses to “Reports of swine flu (H1N1) outbreak in VI are false- BVIHSA”

  • I dont believe it (25/01/2024, 09:17) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    Could be another cover up
  • Get vaccinated? (25/01/2024, 09:31) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
    In the last half year I’ve called several times to the hospital to request an updated Covid 19 booster shot, but was told that “we don’t have it” and “there is no plan to get more of it”.
    As Covid 19 continues to mutate and develop new variants, why is the vaccine not available for the people who want it?
    • @Get vaccinated? (25/01/2024, 10:01) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
      I was one of them who called as well but at the time I didn’t want to live anymore. And I saw what the vax was doing to people. Thank God I’m over my depression and want to live now.
      • @@get vaccinated (25/01/2024, 19:05) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
        Sorry you were depressed. And sorry you seem to have misinformation about the vaccine…
  • herbs power (25/01/2024, 09:52) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    #1. BVIHSA cannot write anything. tell us who wrote and promote this article that is still out here telling the people to take those poisonous vaccines hiding under the name BVIHSA.
    #2. Where is the original vaxx kingpin now?
    #3. Need justice for all those who die from those vaxxs.
    #4. Those vaxxs is banned in many places and somyone here is still pushing them.
    5. When ever the weather change yone can expect a cold or flu.
    #6. Use the herbs wisely and you shall be ok
    • right on (25/01/2024, 14:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are 100% CORRECT, wish people would wake up to this dangerous so-called vaccine that doesn't prevent and any illness and doesn't stop the spread of any illness, it is NOT vaccine. I am all for real ones like the polio, measles., whooping cough but this one is a money-making SCAM.
  • Drift (25/01/2024, 10:10) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    Give my friend some bush tea and they recovered speeding like Ms Nitro Hodge. No sah keep your poison i trying to see a few more years.
  • Vulnerable Population (25/01/2024, 10:37) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Getting rid of my flu the old time way. Cant take that 50 50 chance. To much gone down and is still going. What a historical pass 3 years.
  • Really (25/01/2024, 15:02) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    With the poison in thousands of people here who took the jab All disease are on the table
  • El Demonio Negro (25/01/2024, 15:07) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I mean some big back swines getting the Flu but don't blame it H1N1.


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