A disease that has spread rapidly in Cuba in recent weeks has become popularly known as the “zombie virus”.
According to the news of Portugal-based CPG The disease begins with high fever and continues with joint pain, extreme weakness and permanent walking difficulty.
According to the news, many patients cannot walk without a cane even after recovery.
DAILY LIFE WAS PARALYZED
57-year-old Mercedes Interian, who lives in Havana, stated that after recovering from the disease, she could no longer do her daily work on her own.
In many cities, especially Bayamo, Matanzas and Havana, the streets are full of people who have difficulty walking and are dragging their legs. Experts said that they can easily recognize people with the disease from their walks.
MORE THAN ONE VIRUS IS AFFECTIVE AT THE SAME TIME
Dengue fever, chikungunya, Oropouche fever and H1N flu and other respiratory viruses began to circulate simultaneously in the country. According to official figures, 5,717 new chikungunya cases were recorded in just one week; The total number of cases exceeded 38 thousand. Dengue fever is active in 14 provinces.
CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY ARE MOST AFFECTED
According to the latest statements, 33 deaths have been reported, 21 of those who died were children under the age of 18. Most babies and children brought to hospitals due to severe dehydration are unconscious.
HOSPITALS EXCEEDED CAPACITY
Hospitals are having a hard time providing service due to density, and morgues are full in some regions. Deaths are mostly recorded in official records for different reasons; Reasons such as diabetes, pneumonia or hypertension are highlighted. The connection of arboviruses with deaths is often not reflected in the records.
LACK OF TREATMENT AND TESTING
According to the news It was stated that there was a 70 percent shortage in medicine supply in the country. Patients are generally advised to consume only paracetamol and liquid.
PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS
According to the news Unable to find medicine, many Cubans turned to medicinal plants. Natural mixtures such as thyme, garlic and cloves are widely used. Citizens are trying to recover at home without knowing what they have caught.
HEALTH SYSTEM IS SOUNDING THE ALARM
It was stated that the authorities did not accept the epidemic for a long time. Power outages, hygiene problems and lack of medical supplies accelerated the spread of the disease.
