"The Ministry of Health and Child Care is closely monitoring the situation through the national disease surveillance system and health facilities. "People at higher risk of severe influenza include young children and older persons, pregnant women and people living with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma and HIV, as well as those with weakened immunity," the ministry said. "These groups should seek medical attention early if they develop flu-like symptoms. "The ministry will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary," the statement said. "The public is encouraged to remain calm, take simple preventive measures, protect those at higher risk and seek timely medical care when needed.