1. Singapore’s Disease Outbreak Response System Alert (DORSCON) status will fully step down from Orange to Yellow on 11 May 2009. The new strain of Influenza A (H1N1 2009) seems milder than originally feared. Though information from Mexico suggests a declining trend, the global situation is still evolving with more cases reported in several countries including in Asia. We need to constantly review and adjust our responses, and be prepared to deal with changing threat. It is critical that we continue to maintain our alertness and surveillance, especially with the coming Southern Hemisphere winter and flu season.
2 While Singapore currently has no cases of Influenza A (H1N1 2009), the virus has proven to be highly contagious. While we have shored up our defences in terms of temperature screening at air, land and sea check points and infection control measures at healthcare institutions, we can expect the virus to eventually affect Singapore as well.
3 Singaporeans are thus reminded to maintain high standards of personal hygiene. This means covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough, and washing your hand frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with respiratory secretions (e.g., after sneezing and coughing). We also need the cooperation of everyone to be socially responsible. This means staying home and avoiding crowded places (including trains, buses, offices), putting on a surgical mask and seeing a doctor if you have flu symptoms. MOH advises those who travelled to affected areas to closely monitor their health and seek treatment as soon as possible should they develop symptoms
Information obtained from
http://www.crisis.gov.sg/FLU/InfluenzaA/PressReleases/
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