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  • #31
    Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

    EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 31 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2014


    42 cases of Salmonellosis, 484 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, falling), 338 HFMD, see link for full list.

    Average daily clinic visits;
    ARI: 2,647
    Conjunctivitis: 101
    Diarrhoea: 652 (above epidemic threshold)
    Chickenpox: 16

    Influenza indicators for E-week 31 (27 July 2014 - 2 August 2014) are as follows:
    The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,665 (over 5.5 working
    days) in E-week 30 to 2,647 (over 4.5 working days) in E-week 31.

    The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
    The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=313) in the community was 69.0% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
    the influenza virus isolates in July 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised 61.7%,
    25.3% and 12.6% respectively.
    ...
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    • #32
      Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

      EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 32 3 - 9 Aug 2014


      14 cases of Campylobacteriosis, 35 Salmonellosis, 547 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, rising), 422 HFMD - see link for full list.

      Average daily clinic visits;
      ARI: 2,683
      Conjunctivitis: 121 (at warning level, rising)
      Diarrhoea: 563 (above warning level, falling)
      Chickenpox: 12

      Influenza indicators for E-week 32 (3 August 2014 - 9 August 2014) are as follows:
      The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI increased from 2,647 (over 4.5 working
      days) in E-week 31 to 2,683 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 32.

      The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
      The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=313) in the community was 69.0% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
      the influenza virus isolates in July 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised 61.7%,
      25.3% and 12.6% respectively
      ...
      Twitter: @RonanKelly13
      The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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      • #33
        Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

        EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 33 10 - 16 Aug 2014


        40 cases of Salmonellosis, 443 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, falling), 446 HFMD - see link for full list.

        Average daily clinic visits;
        ARI: 2,654
        Conjunctivitis: 104
        Diarrhoea: 513
        Chickenpox: 15

        Influenza indicators for E-week 33 (10 August 2014 - 16 August 2014) are as follows:
        The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,683 (over 5.0 working
        days) in E-week 32 to 2,654 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 33.

        The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
        The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=230) in the community was 63.9% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
        the influenza virus isolates in July 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised 61.7%,
        25.3% and 12.6% respectively.
        ...
        Twitter: @RonanKelly13
        The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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        • #34
          Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

          EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 35 24 - 30 Aug 2014


          8 cases of Campylobacteriosis, 36 Salmonellosis, 371 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, falling trend), 523 HFMD, 12 Mumps - see link for full list.

          Average daily clinic visits;
          ARI: 2,576
          Conjunctivitis: 155 (above epidemic threshold, rising)
          Diarrhoea: 525 (above warning level, steady)
          Chickenpox: 14

          Influenza indicators for E-week 35 (24 August 2014 - 30 August 2014) are as follows:
          The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,691 (over 5.5 working
          days) in E-week 34 to 2,576 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 35.

          The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
          The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=194) in the community was 50.0% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
          the influenza virus isolates in August 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
          69.5%, 23.8% and 4.8% respectively.
          ...
          Twitter: @RonanKelly13
          The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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          • #35
            Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

            EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 36 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2014


            7 cases of Campylobacteriosis, 340 Dengue (above epidemic level, falling), 523 HFMD.

            Average daily clinic visits;
            ARI: 2,517
            Conjunctivitis: 168 (above epidemic threshold, rising)
            Diarrhoea: 485
            Chickenpox: 14

            Influenza indicators for E-week 36 (31 August 2014 - 6 September 2014) are as follows:
            The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,576 (over 5.5 working
            days) in E-week 35 to 2,517 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 36.

            The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
            The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=174) in the community was 45.4% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
            the influenza virus isolates in August 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
            69.5%, 23.8% and 4.8% respectively.
            ...
            Twitter: @RonanKelly13
            The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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            • #36
              Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

              EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 37 7 - 13 Sep 2014


              44 cases of Salmonellosis, 366 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, steady), 377 HFMD, 11 mumps see link for full list.

              Average daily clinic visits;
              ARI: 2,244
              Conjunctivitis: 127 (above warning level, down from last week)
              Diarrhoea: 425
              Chickenpox: 12

              Influenza indicators for E-week 37 (7 September 2014 - 13 September 2014) are as follows:
              The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,517 (over 5.5 working
              days) in E-week 36 to 2,244 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 37.

              The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
              The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=156) in the community was 36.5% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
              the influenza virus isolates in August 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
              69.5%, 23.8% and 4.8% respectively.
              ...
              Twitter: @RonanKelly13
              The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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              • #37
                Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 38 14 - 20 Sep 2014


                37 cases of Salmonellosis, 401 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, rising), 1 DHF, 502 HFMD see link for full list.

                Average daily clinic visits;
                ARI: 2,283
                Conjunctivitis: 132 (above warning level, up from last week)
                Diarrhoea: 484
                Chickenpox: 13

                Influenza indicators for E-week 37 (7 September 2014 - 13 September 2014) are as follows:
                The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,517 (over 5.5 working
                days) in E-week 36 to 2,244 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 37.

                The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low at 1%.
                The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=156) in the community was 36.5% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                the influenza virus isolates in August 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
                69.5%, 23.8% and 4.8% respectively.
                ...
                Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                • #38
                  Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                  EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 39 21 - 27 Sep 2014


                  9 cases of Campylobacteriosis, 41 Salmonellosis, 345 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, down from last week, 1 DHF, 488 HFMD, 14 mumps see link for full list.

                  Average daily clinic visits;
                  ARI: 2,099
                  Conjunctivitis: 121 (at warning level, declining)
                  Diarrhoea: 452
                  Chickenpox: 15

                  Influenza indicators for E-week 39 (21 September 2014 - 27 September 2014) are as follows:
                  The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,283 (over 5.5 working
                  days) in E-week 38 to 2,099 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 39.

                  The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                  1%.
                  The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=104) in the community was 32.7% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                  the influenza virus isolates in August 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
                  69.5%, 23.8% and 4.8% respectively.
                  ...
                  Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                  The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                    EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 40 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2014


                    39 cases of Salmonellosis, 340 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, declining), 512 HFMD, see link for full list.

                    Average daily clinic visits;
                    ARI: 1,839
                    Conjunctivitis: 99
                    Diarrhoea: 437
                    Chickenpox: 10

                    Influenza indicators for E-week 40 (28 September 2014 - 4 October 2014) are as follows:
                    The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,099 (over 5.5 working
                    days) in E-week 39 to 1,839 (over 4.5 working days) in E-week 40.

                    The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                    1%.
                    The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=92) in the community was 28.3% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                    the influenza virus isolates in September 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
                    63.2%, 31.6% and 5.3% respectively.
                    ...
                    Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                    The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                      EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 41 5 - 11 Oct 2014


                      29 cases of Salmonellosis, 280 Dengue (above epidemic threshold, declining), 382 HFMD, 11 mumps - see link for full list.

                      Average daily clinic visits;
                      ARI: 2,043
                      Conjunctivitis: 108
                      Diarrhoea: 514
                      Chickenpox: 11

                      Influenza indicators for E-week 41 (5 - 11 October 2014) are as follows:
                      The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI increased from 1,839 (over 5.5 working
                      days) in E-week 40 to 2,043 (over 4.5 working days) in E-week 41.

                      The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                      1%.
                      The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=81) in the community was 27.2% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                      the influenza virus isolates in September 2014, influenza A(H3N2), influenza B and influenza A(H1N1-2009) comprised
                      63.2%, 31.6% and 5.3% respectively.
                      Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                      The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                        EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 45 2 - 8 Nov 2014


                        8 cases of Campylobacteriosis, 36 Salmonellosis, 168 Dengue, 1 DHF, 400 HFMD - see link for full list.

                        Average daily clinic visits;
                        ARI: 2,082
                        Conjunctivitis: 81
                        Diarrhoea: 422
                        Chickenpox: 13

                        Influenza indicators for E-week 45 (2 November - 8 November 2014) are as follows:
                        The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI increased from 2,006 (over 5.5 working
                        days) in E-week 44 to 2,082 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 45

                        The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                        1%.
                        The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=55) in the community was 14.5% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                        the influenza virus isolates in October 2014, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B comprised 91.7% and 8.3% respectively.
                        ...
                        Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                        The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                          EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 46 9 - 15 Nov 2014


                          42 cases of Salmonellosis, 160 Dengue, 359 HFMD, see link for full list.

                          Average daily clinic visits;
                          ARI: 2,140
                          Conjunctivitis: 79
                          Diarrhoea: 411
                          Chickenpox: 14

                          Influenza indicators for E-week 46 (9 November - 15 November 2014) are as follows:
                          The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI increased from 2,082 (over 5.5 working
                          days) in E-week 45 to 2,140 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 46.

                          The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                          1%.
                          The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=56) in the community was 14.3% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                          the influenza virus isolates in October 2014, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B comprised 91.7% and 8.3% respectively.
                          ...
                          Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                          The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                            EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 47 16 - 22 Nov 2014


                            34 cases of Salmonellosis, 149 Dengue, 357 HFMD, 14 Mumps - See link for full list.

                            Average daily clinic visits;
                            ARI: 2,226
                            Conjunctivitis: 79
                            Diarrhoea: 405
                            Chickenpox: 11

                            Influenza indicators for E-week 47 (16 November - 22 November 2014) are as follows:
                            The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI increased from 2,140 (over 5.5 working
                            days) in E-week 46 to 2,226 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 47.

                            The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                            1%.
                            The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=53) in the community was 11.3% in the past 4 weeks. Of all
                            the influenza virus isolates in October 2014, influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B comprised 91.7% and 8.3% respectively

                            ....
                            Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                            The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                              EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 48 23 - 29 Nov 2014


                              8 cases of Campylobacteriosis, 24 Salmonellosis, 164 Dengue, 356 HFMD - see link for full list.

                              Average daily clinic visits;
                              ARI: 2,204
                              Conjunctivitis: 79
                              Diarrhoea: 391
                              Chickenpox: 11

                              Influenza indicators for E-week 48 (23 November - 29 November 2014) are as follows:
                              The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI decreased from 2,226 (over 5.5 working
                              days) in E-week 47 to 2,204 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 48.

                              The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                              1%.
                              The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=53) in the community was 15.1% in the past 4 weeks. Of the
                              specimens positive for influenza in November 2014, all were influenza A(H3N2).
                              Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                              The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Singapore - Weekly Infectious Disease Bulletin 2014

                                EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 49 30 Nov - 6 Dec 2014


                                29 cases of Salmonellosis, 212 Dengue (above warning level, rising), 302 HFMD, see link for full list.

                                Average daily clinic visits;
                                ARI: 2,235
                                Conjunctivitis: 79
                                Diarrhoea: 420
                                Chickenpox: 11

                                Influenza indicators for E-week 49 (30 November - 6 December 2014) are as follows:
                                The average daily number of patients seeking treatment in the polyclinics for ARI increased from 2,204 (over 5.5 working
                                days) in E-week 48 to 2,235 (over 5.5 working days) in E-week 49.

                                The proportion of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) among the polyclinic attendances for ARI remained low below
                                1%.
                                The overall prevalence of influenza among ILI samples (n=54) in the community was 16.7% in the past 4 weeks. Of the
                                specimens tested positive for influenza in November 2014, all were influenza A(H3N2).
                                ...
                                Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                                The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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