Half Of H1N1 Patients Have Been Cured

Bandar Seri Begawan - More than half of the total number of Influenza A (H1N1) patients in the country have either successfully completed their treatment or has been discharged from the hospital.

According to reports by the Ministry of Health yesterday, 123 Influenza A (H1N1) patients, out of 239, have recovered. This total includes 32 new infections that were confirmed yesterday.

The remaining 86 cases are being treated at their own homes while the remainders are being treated at the normal isolation wards at the hospitals.

Meanwhile, 650 close contacts of those infected have also completed their quarantine period since the infection was first detected in the country.

In its attempt to prevent any further spread of the infection, the ministry once again reminded the public, parents and guardians in particular, to continuously monitor the health of their children and if possible, to check their body temperatures and health condition before sending them to school.

Parents with children who have developed symptoms of Influenza A (HIN1) have been urged to refrain from sending the children to school and to immediately seek medical attention.

They have been also urged to avoid sending children for extracurricular activities, extra or tuition classes and to keep them isolated from other family members and friends.

Cooperation from the public is also stressed as the spread of respiratory infections can be reduced by maintaining a good personal hygiene.

This can be done by practising frequent handwashing with soap and water or disposable tissues with alcohol or disinfectants.

Proper cough and sneezing etiquette are also to be followed. This includes the covering of one's nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and to discard used tissues safely into rubbish bins.

Symptoms of H1N1 flu include fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, breathing difficulties, joint pains, headache, dizziness, diarrhoea and vomiting.

More information, updates and developments of HIN1 flu can be obtained by calling its healthline at 145 during office hours and 8220991 during non-working hours.

Half Of H1N1 Patients Have Been Cured

-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times
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