First H1N1 case in Fiji
Publish date/time: 20/06/2009 [15:26]
The Health Ministry has today confirmed that Fiji has its first case of Influenza A H1N1 or swine flu virus.
Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Permanent Secretary Dr Sala Saketa said the case was recorded in Nadi.
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Dr Saketa has once again called on the public to exercise care and due to consideration for others should someone has flu-like illness. She adds members of the public should seek immediate medical attention once they develop influenza like symptoms.
She said in addition they are putting all doctors and staff in hospitals and health centres on alert to update them on the outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 and to advise them to be vigilant and take the necessary precautions in line with the alert status.
Publish date/time: 20/06/2009 [15:26]
The Health Ministry has today confirmed that Fiji has its first case of Influenza A H1N1 or swine flu virus.
Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Permanent Secretary Dr Sala Saketa said the case was recorded in Nadi.
There is an audio file attached to this story. Please login to listen.
Dr Saketa has once again called on the public to exercise care and due to consideration for others should someone has flu-like illness. She adds members of the public should seek immediate medical attention once they develop influenza like symptoms.
She said in addition they are putting all doctors and staff in hospitals and health centres on alert to update them on the outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 and to advise them to be vigilant and take the necessary precautions in line with the alert status.
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