Verify information about 'strange virus causing fever'

In recent days, on Facebook in Quang Binh, information has appeared about a strange viral fever in Dong Hoi City, which is said to have symptoms of mild fever, nausea and the risk of affecting the brain. This information quickly spread, attracting attention and causing public confusion.

Faced with that situation, Dr. Huynh Cong Hung, Head of the Department of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Examination and Treatment and Infectious Disease Prevention and Control of the Quang Binh Center for Disease Control (CDC), affirmed that no cases of strange virus infection have been recorded in the area.

According to Dr. Hung, a primary school student in Dong Hoi City had a fever and was taken to Hue Central Hospital by his family for examination. Preliminary diagnosis showed that he had viral encephalitis, a common disease in children and there was no evidence that it was related to the strange virus as spread.

To ensure safety, CDC Quang Binh has organized monitoring and investigation at the patient's residence and school, but has not discovered any similar cases. Currently, the infectious disease situation in Quang Binh is still under control.

Authorities are continuing to verify information to clarify the incident and recommend that people follow official information to avoid being confused by false rumors.