The Algerian province of Bouira has reported two new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 27 since the pandemic began. According to information gathered from the Mohamed Boudiaf Hospital in Bouira, 8 of the 27 confirmed cases are currently being treated at the hospital. The hospital's services have been working to contain the spread of the virus, with a focus on providing care to those in need.
Of the 27 confirmed cases, 16 have recovered and been discharged from the hospital, while three have sadly passed away. The eight patients currently being treated at the hospital are from the communes of Sour El-Ghozlane, Dechmia, and Ouled Rached. They are being cared for in the infectious disease unit at the Bouira hospital and are showing encouraging signs of responding to treatment with hydroxychloroquine.
In addition to the confirmed cases, five individuals with suspected symptoms are being held in isolation at the Bouira hospital, awaiting the results of tests from the Pasteur Institute. Four of these suspected cases are from Sour El-Ghozlane, and one is from Aïn Bessem. Medical teams are working to alert the population of Bouira to the importance of adhering to confinement guidelines and limiting travel.
The medical teams have expressed concern about the spread of the virus, particularly in Sour El-Ghozlane, which has become a hotspot for COVID-19 cases in Bouira. To mitigate this risk, local authorities, security services, and associations have intensified awareness-raising and disinfection operations in the area. These efforts aim to educate the public about the importance of social distancing and hygiene practices.
A total of 60 people from 12 families are currently in isolation at their homes in Sour El-Ghozlane, which has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Bouira. Local authorities and medical professionals are urging residents to respect confinement guidelines and social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the virus. If these measures are not followed, there is a risk that Sour El-Ghozlane could become a major outbreak center.
The situation in Bouira remains a concern, with medical teams and local authorities working to contain the spread of COVID-19. The public is being urged to take precautions seriously and to cooperate with health guidelines to minimize the risk of transmission. By working together, it is hoped that the spread of the virus can be brought under control.
According to La Dépêche de Kabylie, the awareness-raising and disinfection operations have been strengthened in Sour El-Ghozlane in recent days. Oussama Khitouche reported on the situation, highlighting the need for vigilance and cooperation from the local population to prevent further spread of the virus.
Key points
- Two new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bouira, Algeria, bringing the total number of cases to 27.
- Eight patients are currently being treated at the Mohamed Boudiaf Hospital in Bouira.
- Local authorities and medical teams are urging residents to respect confinement guidelines and social distancing measures.
