Damascus-SANA
Today, the Ministry of Health announced that the total number of confirmed cholera cases rose to 1,587, distributed in Aleppo 973, Deir Ezzor 232, Hasaka 89, Lattakia 93, Raqqa 54, Hama 37, As-Suwayda 26, Homs 27, Damascus 20, Rural Damascus 17, Tartous 10, Daraa 5, and Quneitra 4.
According to a statement by the Ministry, a copy of which SANA received today, the total number of cholera deaths reached 49, distributed in Aleppo 40, Hasakah 4, Deir Ezzor 2, Homs 1, Hama 1, and Damascus 1.
The Ministry called for the need to follow public health procedures represented in washing hands with soap and water for a period of not less than 30 seconds before drawing water from the source, and using covered and clean containers to transport and store it, and if the water is unsafe, it must be boiled for at least two minutes.
The Ministry pointed out the need to wash hands with soap and water frequently, especially before handling or preparing food, before eating, after cleaning the child, before breastfeeding or feeding the child, and after using the toilets.
She also emphasized the necessity of properly reheating food leftovers to kill bacteria before eating them and covering them, to avoid flies and the transmission of diseases, in addition to the need to maintain the cleanliness and safety of water and sanitation facilities in schools, not to drink water directly from the tap with the mouth, and not to exchange bottles or cups of water between students.
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