What is Hanz Virus outbreak in Ghana and how to avoid it
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an alert for the public to be on guard following an outbreak of the Hanz virus in the country.
A statement from the Service said Hanz Virus also known as H3N2v is a strain of influenza usually found in pigs, birds, and humans.
It said the virus spreads more easily to humans from pigs than other swine influenza viruses.
“These influenza viruses easily change (Mutation). Adults usually have stronger immunity than children,” a statement from the Service said.
It further indicated that the virus could be easily transmitted through droplets from infected persons through cough or sneezing.
“Symptoms of H3N2v include fever with cough and runny nose. Other possible symptoms are body aches, nausea, chills, vomiting, or diarrhoea,” it added.
H3N2v, the statement said could sometimes cause severe diseases like pneumonia, which could lead to hospitalization, and at the worse result in death.
The Public Relations Office of the Students’ Representative Council of the University of Ghana in a statement, cautioned students against the outbreak of the virus.
In a related development, the GHS has asked the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to suspend all football games involving Accra Hearts of Oak due to the outbreak of influenza A subtype H3N2v among the players.
The suspension came after the Club reported an unknown illness that left them with only 16 players available for their midweek match against Bibiani Goldstar.
The situation compelled the GFA to postpone the team’s clash against Eleven Wonders.
What is Hanz Virus?
Hanz Virus is an influenza virus that affects humans from animals like pigs and birds and humans.
How does one get Hanz Virus?
The Hanz virus infects people through droplets from one infected person to the other through cough or sneezing.
What are the Symptoms of Hanz Virus?
The Symptoms of the Hanz virus include the following;
- Aches
- Nausea
- Chills
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Can Hanz Virus kill?
Hanz Virus also known as H3N2v can cause severe symptoms like pneumonia which may later results in death.
