The Ministry of Health has confirmed 23 more new cases of influenza A, H1N1 as of four in the afternoon, yesterday, bringing the total to 124 cases.
Of the total cases, 50 patients have completed their treatment whilst 186 close contacts have also completed their quarantine.
Further investigations were made on the latest cases.
The ministry continues to remind the public that although H1N1 is usually mild, it can become severe for patients with chronic diseases of the lungs, heart, kidneys and liver. Patients who also happen to suffer from neurological diseases, immuno-suppression and diabetes mellitus are also at more risk than others.
Thus the public is also reminded to step-up their vigilance as H1N1 is highly infectious and would result in causing illness among a large number of people and disrupt their daily activities.
There is also the possibility of genetic mutation occurring to the H1N1 virus, which could turn it to a more serious strain. There is still no available vaccine to prevent the infection.
With the rapid increase in cases being reported, the ministry emphasises the importance for the public to adhere to the visiting regulations at all government hospitals and to only visit during the stipulated visiting times as well as limiting yourselves to two visitors per patient and not to bring children below the age of 12 years on visiting trips.
People who have just returned from affected countries are also advised to avoid really public places in the first seven days of their return.
Similar advice has also been given to those showing symptoms of influenza.
For further inquiries and information, the public can call the 'Health-Line' at 145 during office hours and 8220991during after-hours.
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