Situational Report

Singapore has confirmed 95 new cases (784th - 878th case) of Influenza A (H1N1-2009) today, bringing the total tally to 878 confirmed cases. Investigations are on-going for these 95 new cases. Of the 97 cases investigated yesterday, there were 49 local cases and 48 imported cases. To date, 329 patients have been discharged and the rest are recuperating.

Pandemic Preparedness Clinics (PPCs) are now geared up and H1N1 Ready

With the increase in local cases, we are taking a more targetted and risk-stratified approach in our management of the disease so that hospitals can focus on care for those who are more ill. Though H1N1 is infectious, the majority of the H1N1 cases here have been mild. Many patients have in fact fully recovered from the disease which is self-limiting in nature.

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently investigating two clusters of suspected local malaria transmission involving a total of 14 people. As of 6 June 09, all but two cases have been discharged. All 14 cases had no recent travel history overseas, suggesting that there is possible local transmission in the affected areas.

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