MAKKAH: King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah revealed the presence of eight new cases of H1N1 influenza among employees over the course of one week this season, while sources confirmed the number of cases has risen to 12.
In a statement, King Abdullah Medical City confirmed the lack of any relationship or contact between any of the infected employees and infected patients at the hospital, noting that transmission of the virus was a result of the individual being in a crowded place.
The statement further said all cases are being dealt with professionally. One patient in critical condition was isolated and provided necessary treatment, and is currently recovering after being discharged from the hospital.
In a statement, King Abdullah Medical City confirmed the lack of any relationship or contact between any of the infected employees and infected patients at the hospital, noting that transmission of the virus was a result of the individual being in a crowded place.
The statement further said all cases are being dealt with professionally. One patient in critical condition was isolated and provided necessary treatment, and is currently recovering after being discharged from the hospital.