Singapore has confirmed another 26 new cases (169th to 194th cases) of Influenza A (H1N1-2009), comprising 10 local cases and 16 cases with travel history. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Singapore to 194.
2 The Pandemic Preparedness Clinics (PPC) are gearing up to help manage and treat suspect Influenza A (H1N1-2009) patients. Supplies of Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) and Tamiflu have been dispatched to these clinics. These clinics can be recognized by the “H1N1-ready” decal. The PPCs are located island-wide to ensure that Singaporeans have easy access to medical assessment and prompt treatment for influenza-like illness. The public can go to HPB website (www.street-directory.com/hpb.ppc/) or MOH website (www.moh.gov.sg) to locate the nearest PPC to them.
3 When the network of PPC clinics is activated, members of the public who develop flu-like symptoms or influenza-like illness (e.g. fever, cough, sore-throat, runny nose) will be advised to go to the nearest PPC or polyclinic for initial assessment and treatment. Depending on the severity of their illness and other risk factors, they may be referred to the hospital for further management. However, people who are pregnant, on active cancer treatment or on kidney dialysis, are advised to contact their regular specialist(s) should they develop flu-like symptoms as the illness may complicate their underlying conditions.
DETAILS OF NEW CASES
| Classification | New cases | Total |
(1) | LOCAL |
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A | Community Clusters | ||
| Riverlife Church | 1 | 10 |
| Classification | New cases | Total |
(1) | LOCAL |
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A | Community Clusters | ||
| Butter Factory cluster on 17 June night | 4 | 9 |
| Workplace | 0 | 2 |
| Social | 0 | 3 |
| Fishermen of Christ Church | 0 | 10 |
| Maju Camp | 1 | 2 |
B) | Local transmission from imported case | 0 | 5 |
C) | Unlinked | 4 | 10 |
(2) | IMPORTED | 16 | 143 |
TOTAL | 26 | 194 | |
BREAKDOWN OF TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES (AS AT 23 JUN)
Breakdown by source of infection
Countries | Number of cases |
Australia | 59 |
Singapore | 51 |
Philippines | 34 |
United States | 27 |
UK | 6 |
Thailand | 5 |
Hong Kong | 4 |
Canada | 3 |
Indonesia | 3 |
Chile | 1 |
Cruise# | 1 |
Total | 194 |
Breakdown of cases by age
Age profile
Age group (years) | Number of cases |
<> | 96 |
20 – 50 | 93 |
> 50 | 5 |
Total | 194 |
Advisory
4 Those who are planning to travel should check the MOH website for the latest update on the list of countries with confirmed cases and/or exported H1N1 cases so that they can make considered decisions on whether to proceed with their travel plans. For more information on Influenza A (H1N1-2009), please access MOH’s website at www.moh.gov.sg, call our hotline at 1800-333 9999, or visit www.flu.gov.sg.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
article taken from http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/pressreleases.aspx?id=22294
well on a personal note i think that we do not have to worry abt the current situation as i have total faith that the government have a plan to resolve this matter and all we as a good citizen have to do is to follow and abide by the rules that is being passed down so that this situation can be manage and no or less life have to be lost.
we have to be socially responsible, stay at home if you are feeling unwell if u have signs and symptoms that i have caught the H1N1 virus seek medical attention immediately!!!
and some tips to keep u away from the virus
1. wash your hands regularly especially before and after food, before and after your daily exercise
2. avoid crowded places if you are really scare catching the virus
3. do not travel out of Singapore unnecessarily
well besides that we can continue or daily routine life as per normal but with extra caution and we should not be complacent even though we know that our government and our health care workers are doing their very best to control the situation we must do our part as well
just like the dengue fever campaign.
