New H1N1 cluster cases have been detected throughout Malaysia

[tetano]

KUALA LUMPUR: New influenza A (H1N1) cluster cases have been detected throughout the country, putting the Health Ministry on high alert. And for the first time, staff of a government hospital were also infected.

Between March 21 and 27 alone, 83 people in Selangor, Malacca and Terengganu were found to have the virus.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said these cluster cases indicated that the H1N1 virus was still active. He, however, said the situation was under control.

Of the 83 people, 15 were staff of Hospital Serdang in Selangor, Sime Darby Merlimau Estate in Malacca (16), Madrasah Tahfiz Raudatul Muslihin Masjid Tanah in Malacca (31), IKM Jasin Malacca (7), Rumah Anak Yatim Vidyalaya Kuala Kubu Baru (9) and Sekolah Menengah Agama Rantau Abang in Dungun, Terengganu (5).

Dr Ismail said clinical analysis of throat swabs taken from confirmed victims of the disease showed no signs of a second wave.

However, the risk of a second wave among the people was still high due to them being susceptible to the infection.


On March 27, 371 people were admitted to 38 government and seven private hospitals nationwide with influenza-like illnesses. Of the total, 25 were found positive for H1N1 and eight are in the intensive care unit.

No new deaths have been reported.

Dr Ismail also called on the people to alert the nearest district health departments if they know of individuals or cluster of people with symptoms of the disease.

On the Kuala Kubu case where 59 pupils of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Kuala Kubu Baru were placed in home quarantine after 47 were found with H1N1, he said only one was confirmed positive.

Two pupils are waiting the outcome of laboratory results while another 15, who were admitted with influenza-like illness, were discharged and were now in home quarantine.

Thirty-five other pupils have recovered from their illness but have been told to return to hospital if they had a recurrence of the symptoms.

"Parents of these pupils have been told to closely monitor them."

http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Health/Story/A1Story20100402-208103.html

 

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Source: http://news.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20100402-208104.html

Third Kedah school told to close
Fri, Apr 02, 2010
New Straits Times

LANGKAWI: Sekolah Menengah Teknik here has been ordered closed for three days from yesterday after 86 of its 616 students showed symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI).

The school is the third in Kedah to do so to prevent a possible spread of the virus, a state health department said.

On Wednesday, SMK Langkawi Pulau Tuba and SK Bagan Selat Nyiur, both in Langkawi, were ordered closed for five days days after a number of their students showed symptoms of ILI.

Symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) and ILI are similar and they include fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, chills and fatigue with some reporting diarrhoea and vomiting.

 

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A (H1N1) still active, Liow warns
By NG SI HOOI


KUALA LUMPUR: The A (H1N1) is still active and the people should take precaution, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

However, Liow said the situation was under control.

?The people should be more cautious and follow a hygienic and healthy lifestyle. They should seek treatment if there is any sign of the disease,? he said in a press statement.

He said ten Influenza-like Illness (ILI) cluster cases had been reported this week.

Liow said the cluster cases were in Kelantan, Perak, Kedah, Selangor and Malacca.

The ten are Asrama SMK Cherang Ruku, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan (six people), Institut Belia Negara, Tangok, Bachok, Kelantan (12), Purnama Beach Resort, Pulau Pangkor, Perak (31), SMK Langkawi Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah (30), SRJK (T) Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor (15), Rumah teres KM 141/2, Jalan Jasin-Merlimau, Malacca (two), Madrasah Bustanul Ulum Abu Bakar, Jasin, Malacca (four), SK Selat Bagan Nyior, Pulau Dayang Bunting, Langkawi, Kedah (48), SM Teknik Langkawi, Kedah (43) and SK Sri Nobel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (three).

?As most of the cluster involves students from schools and institutions, students and parents should take precautionary measures,? he said in a press statement here on Friday.

He said there were 210 new cases of ILI, which received treatment in the government hospitals, while 380 cases received treatment private medical centres or clinics.

?Of which, 32 patients or 8.4% are confirmed A (H1N1) cases. The death tolls remains at 77,? he said.

Liow said there was an increase in reported cases of A (H1N1) in the last three weeks with the average of 50 positive cases detect this week compared to 20 cases in January and February.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/2/nation/20100402174346&sec=nation

 

[kiwibird]

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See also cases listed under ILI: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144144

 

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Translated http://translate.google.com.my/tran...cases&hl=en&cr=countryMY&sa=G&tbo=1&tbs=qdr:d

Berita Harian Friday, 02/04/2010


H1N1 re-violent
Oleh Faiza Zainudin dan Nahar Tajri By Faiza Zainudin and Nahar Tajri

83 cases in Selangor, Malacca, Terengganu legitimate virus within a week

KUALA LUMPUR: Outbreaks of Influenza A (H1N1), which has killed 77 people in this country, again alarming when 83 cases in Singapore, Melaka and Terengganu confirmed the virus in the week until Saturday.

On Saturday alone, 38 translation error- ? 371 patients admitted to government hospitals and seven private medical centers across the country with symptoms of infection such as influenza (Inclusion). Of these, 25 confirmed H1N1 positive and eight treated in the emergency unit.

Consequently, the Ministry of Health placed in care and improve the monitoring and prevention to avoid spreading the virus.

Of the 83 cases, 15 hospital staff involved Serdang, Selangor, 16 farm workers Sime Darby Merlimau, Malacca; 31 students Madrasah Tahfiz Raudatul Muslihin Masjid Tanah, Malacca; seven students Skills Institute Mara Jasin Melaka, nine residents of Rumah Anak Yatim Vidyalaya Kuala Kubu Bharu , Selangor and five students from the Religious Rantau Abang Dungun, Terengganu.

Mohd Ismail Merican said the case group showed the spread of H1N1 in this country is still active, but controlled.

However, he said, based on his monitoring there is no sign of the second wave of H1N1 occurred.

"Risk or the possibility of a second wave still available for Malaysians in general are still susceptible to infection," he said in a statement on the ministry website.

Accordingly, he advised people to remain vigilant to keep a healthy lifestyle and personal hygiene, get early treatment and preventive measures are not neglected H1N1 previously announced.

In Alor Star, the source told Secondary School (SSS) technique Langkawi closed yesterday, bringing the three schools on the island is closed to date due to the inclusion of infection.

Issued instructions to close the school after the 86th of 616 students and staff have a fever, cough and flu.

Yesterday, the National Secondary School (SMK) Langkawi Pulau Tuba and the National School Bagan ordered closed the Straits of roofs more than 50 percent of the infected students.

 

[kiwibird]

Re: New H1N1 cluster cases have been detected throughout Malaysia

Small note: last year peak flu time in Malaysia was end of April and May. See http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103393

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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Also for reference, using data gathered from our own database;
http://ft100.dabbledb.com/publish/flutrackersdatabaseforindividualah1n1cases

The graph shows the number fatalities due to H1N1 in Malaysia each week last year. Where possible date of death has been used, otherwise date of report.

 

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59 students in Selangor quarantined


KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-nine pupils of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil in Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, have been placed under home quarantine since Tuesday after 47 of them were found with influenza A (H1N1) symptoms and 12 with influenza-like illness.

They were confined to home after the school authorities alerted the district health department.

A throat swab taken from a pupil registered positive for influenza A.

Deputy director-general of Health Datuk Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman said they were waiting for laboratory results to determine how many of the pupils had contracted the disease.

The school has 508 pupils.

Dr Hasan said those under home quarantine must strictly adhere to the advice given by the health authorities to prevent the spread of the disease.

They must minimise contact with family members and others in the house, besides covering their nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and washing their hands regularly with soap and water, and using hand sanitisers.

He said parents must monitor their children and take them to hospital if they have high fever or flu symptoms.

Other symptoms include fast breathing or breathing difficulties, bluish or grey skin colour, not drinking enough fluids, not urinating or not shedding tears when crying, severe or persistent vomiting, not waking up or not interacting, being so irritable that the child does not want to be held, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion and flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and bad cough.

Dr Hasan said parents of other children in the school must also monitor their children for symptoms of the disease and take them to a doctor if they fell ill.

"Do not send children who are ill to school."

Children with H1N1 or influenza-like illness must rest and drink water, broth or sports drinks to keep themselves hydrated.

Asked if the school had been shut down, Dr Hasan said this was up to the headmaster.

On March 20, there were 385 people warded in 43 hospitals nationwide with influenza-like illness. Of the number, 30 had influenza A (H1N1).

From April last year to March 20, the number of confirmed H1N1 cases was 12,594. The death toll stood at 77.

The last H1N1 cluster case was reported last week involving nine participants at the CITRA skill and motivation programme organised by Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara in Pagoh, Muar, and at Kem Saujana Asahan Jasin in Malacca.

Dr Hasan said the new H1N1 cases showed that the virus was still spreading in the community although there were no indications of a second wave.

People in the high-risk group are advised to seek medical help immediately if they show symptoms of the disease. A delay in getting treatment can result in complications that may lead to fatality.

The symptoms of the disease are fever, particularly a fever of more than 100oF, although there have been cases where people did not have fever but were confirmed as positive for H1N1; sore throat; cough; chills and fatigue; body aches; headache; and, occasionally, vomiting and diarrhoea

Dr Hasan advised people in the high-risk group to get themselves vaccinated against the disease.

http://health.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20100401-207923.html

 

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26 H1N1 Cases Reported In Perak Since January

IPOH, April 2 (Bernama) -- Twenty-six Influenza A(H1N1) cases were reported in Perak from January this year, state executive councillor Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said.

He said four of the victims were teachers who contracted H1N1 while undergoing induction course in Pulau Pangkor on March 27 while seven University Teknologi Mara were tested positive for the pandemic on Feb 9.

"The situation is under control," he told reporters here.

No deaths or closure of institutions were reported.

He advised the people not to view the matter lightly and to take the necessary precaution to avoid infection.

He said last year, 801 H1N1 cases with eight deaths were reported in Perak.

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=487567

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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On Saturday alone, 38 translation error- ? 371 patients admitted to government hospitals and seven private medical centers across the country with symptoms of infection such as influenza (Inclusion). Of these, 25 confirmed H1N1 positive and eight treated in the emergency unit.

May mean 371 patients currently being treated. See below.

Liow: H1N1 Cases On The Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic has shown signs of a resurgence, with an average of 50 cases a week in the past three weeks compared to 20 cases per week in January and February, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.

There were 12,688 cases reported so far this year, he said in a statement.

He said 380 patients with Influenza-like Illness (ILI) were still being treated in hospitals nationwide but the death toll remained at 77.

"Throughout the week, 10 ILI clusters have been reported in Kelantan, Perak, Kedah, Selangor and Melaka," he said.

As the clusters involved mostly schools, Liow advised students and their parents to practice preventive measures and seek early treatment should they experience ILI symptoms.

Liow said H1N1 vaccinations were available for those in the high-risk groups such as pregnant women, patients with kidney problems and those with chronic diseases.

He added that vaccination can be obtained from 104 health facilities.

The public can visit http://www.moh.gov.my or http://h1n1.moh.gov.my for more information.

-- BERNAMA
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=487609

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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Google translation:

During the pandemic H1N1 situation in [Malaysia] in 2010 for Epid Week 12/2010 (21 March to 27 March 2010)



In total, during the last week (21 March to 27 March 2010) there was a decrease in the number of new cases with symptoms of Influenza-Like Illness (Inclusion) treated at the hospital of 320 patients compared to 350 cases in the previous week (a decrease of 8.6%) . Inclusion in the remaining cases are still being treated across the country on the last day of Epid Week 12/2010 (March 27, 2010) is of 371 cases (a decrease of 3.6% compared to the previous week) in 38 government hospitals and private hospitals 7. Of these, 25 patients or 6.7% were cases of Influenza A (H1N1) is confirmed by laboratory tests made outstanding cases until March 27, 2010, a total of 12.620. The number of cases treated in the ICU is comprised of 11 compared to 8 cases in the previous week. Six patients treated in ICU are risk factors. No new death cases of H1N1 and the total cumulative mortality remains 77 to date.

There were six incidents were reported over the inclusion of the cluster last week. An incident at the Sime Darby Plantation Merlimau Estate Melaka (involving 16 employees), of the Madrasah Tahfiz Muslihin Masjid Tanah Melaka Raudatul (31 students), one of IKM Jasin Melaka (7 students), one in the House of Orphans Vidyalaya Kuala Kubu Bharu Selangor ( 9), a Religious School Rantau Abang Dungun Terengganu (5 students) and one in Hospital Serdang Selangor (15 employees). Each event cluster is a positive influenza A (H1N1).

Ministry of Health also wishes to clarify that according to the monitoring of incident clinical cases of influenza A (H1N1) and the inclusion of the cluster occurred, yet there are signs of the occurrence of the second wave. However, the risk or the possibility of a second wave still available for Malaysians in general are still vulnerable ("susceptible") against the infection. Inclusion of cluster events that has occurred continuously shows the spread of influenza A (H1N1) in the country are still active even under control. Therefore, people are urged to remain vigilant to keep a healthy lifestyle and personal hygiene, get early treatment and do not neglect preventive measures Influenza A (H1N1), which was announced earlier. Community can help by reporting incidents to cluster near the District Health Office. In addition, immunization as well as H1N1 is now open to the public and are available in health facilities that have been identified. Complete information on government health facilities are available on the website or http://h1n1.moh.gov.my http://www.moh.gov.my. Given the limited supply of vaccine, the vaccine made an approach, first come, first serve.

Internationally, the spread of influenza A (H1N1) is still active, especially in Southeast Asia, West Africa and East Africa and temperate countries in the Northern Hemisphere such as Europe and South East, South and East Asia. As of March 21, 2010, the number of deaths due to influenza A (H1N1) in the world is more than 16.931 cases, an increase of 118 cases (0.7%) compared with the previous week.

Thank you.

TAN SRI DATO 'SERI DR. HJ. MOHD. ISMAIL BIN Merican
Director General of Health

March 31, 2010
http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/KenyataanAkhbarTerkini.php

 

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Tuesday April 6, 2010

Fourth school in Langkawi closes over flu-like illness

By EMBUN MAJID
embun@thestar.com.my

ALOR SETAR: A fourth school in Langkawi has closed after its pupils were found to be suffering from influenza-like illness.

The Kedah Education Department closed SJKC Chung Hwa after 40 pupils were found with the illness.

Department director Shahidan Abdul Rahman said the school would be closed for five days beginning today.

?This is the fourth cluster of influenza-like illness in Langkawi and the Health Department is closely monitoring all schools on the island.

?Last week, SMK Langkawi Pulau Tuba, SK Bagan Nyiur Selat and SMK Teknik Langkawi were ordered closed between five and six days,? he added.

Shahidan said SMK Langkawi Pulau Tuba was re-opened on Sunday, SK Bagan Nyiur Selat was re-opened yesterday while SMK Teknik Langkawi would be opened today.

It is learnt that the state Health Department is also closely monitoring SMK Mahsuri and Maktab Rendah Sains Mara after more than 20 students from both schools were treated for flu yesterday.

Meanwhile, Kedah Health Committee chairman Dr Ismail Salleh said 200 students from SMK Langkawi Pulau Tuba, SMK Teknik Langkawi and SK Bagan Nyiur Selat were confirmed positive for the A(H1N1) virus.

?All of them were given anti-viral drugs and then quarantined at home.

The state had earlier recorded a total of 14 A(H1N1) cases with no deaths recorded.

?The state Health Department will closely monitor all schools, higher learning institutions and colleges,? he added yesterday.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/6/ah1n1flu/5999809&sec=ah1n1flu

 

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Berita Harian
Selasa, 06/04/2010 Tuesday, 06/04/2010

40 trainees in Gua Musang quarantined

KOTA BHARU: A total of 40 trainees of the National Service Training Program (NS) at Camp Ethnobotany, Gua Musang, quarantined since yesterday afternoon after experiencing symptoms of disease detection, such as influenza (Inclusion).

All students involved are now placed under strict surveillance Gua Musang Hospital and other health workers involved in the camp is not allowed to interact and mingled with 310 other trainers at the camp said.

Director General of the National Service Training Department (JLKN), Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Minor, said up to yesterday, the health status of 40 students involved, including 11 women had no concern for treatment, including medication to prevent flu that they suffer from prolonged.

"We still have not received confirmation of whether the student is infected 40 Influenza A (H1N1) or not because so far the medical officer conducting the examination to only inform the group that appears to be the inclusion of symptoms that concern," he said when contacted yesterday.

"However, to ensure their health guaranteed, 40 trainees are not allowed to participate in any activities and training with other trainers, but quarantined in two blocks of each food they are normally well enough drugs," he said when contacted yesterday.

Abdul Hadi said, JLKN also have direct management of the camp is to increase the level of cleanliness around, in addition to ensuring that canteen operators maintain personal hygiene and cooking food properly to avoid the problem persists.

"I have ordered 79 NS camps around the country ready to face a variety of possibilities including the second wave of H1N1 is reported to be affected due to the Ministry of Health warned," he said.

He said parents who are now quarantined students do not need to worry because their health condition is not worrisome, other will follow the usual practice after a medical officer.

Meanwhile, Kelantan Health Department Deputy Director, Dr Wan Mansor Hamzah, said his party is carrying out vaccination against 5.091 injections health officials around the country, as well as 2.270 other officers of various agencies working in the front line, and 1.370 of the public, especially among high risk groups affected infection.

Alor Setar: Test sample inclusion disease, which is taken from students and staff of the three schools in Langkawi last week has been confirmed in laboratory Sungai Buloh Hospital, Selangor as H1N1 infection.

Until yesterday another school of the Chinese National Type Schools (SJKC) Chung Hwa in Langkawi closed for five days from the day it closed four schools in the country, while two of the National Secondary School (SMK) Mahsuri and the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM ) is in the attention of the State of NSW Department of Health following the spread of diseases such as influenza (Inclusion).

. Langkawi District Health Officer, Dr Mansor Ismail, said that at about 8.30 am yesterday the Special Task Force (CDC) Langkawi District Health Office to bring more than 40 students SJKC Chung Hwa to Madiun Health Clinic to receive treatment early after infection Inclusion.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

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Google: Malay to English translation
During the pandemic H1N1 situation in Malaysia in 2010 until 2 April 2010



Until 5.00 pm on 2 April 2010, the number of cases that are treated in the inclusion of hospitals across the country are 351 cases, 29 less than the number of cases (380 cases) on 1 April. Of these, 28 patients or 8.0% were cases of Influenza A (H1N1) is confirmed by laboratory tests. Five (5) cases with risk factors treated in the Intensive Care Unit.

None of the new cluster of patients with symptoms of "influenza-like illness (Inclusion) reported up to 9.00 am today (3 April 2010). District Health Department was taking the actions necessary to control the 10 clusters reported yesterday, including providing antiviral drugs for treatment of their symptoms as well as the inclusion of advice improve hygiene and living at home and not go to school until fully recovered. Proactive action is taken to investigate all suspected cases. For example 8 students from Ampang Breaking complaining sore throat on March 31 has been referred to the Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital confirmed H1N1 as a result of non-laboratory tests performed. Students were given outpatient treatment is appropriate.

Referring to the two deaths associated with H1N1 infection in Melaka Hospital reported on 31 March and 2 April, is involved in a two-child family. The first case was a 54-year-old woman who is a diabetic (diabetes mellitus). He was admitted on March 30 with symptoms of Inclusion and further treated with Tamiflu. Laboratory tests confirmed he was positive for H1N1. However, he also experienced problems, uncontrolled diabetes, the complications caused "severe metabolic acidosis" due to total kidney failure, other bacterial infections (sepsis) and diabetes was not controlled. X-ray of the lungs did not show any signs of pneumonia to be associated with H1N1. So his death was directly caused by complications of diabetes.

His son aged 29 years 36 weeks pregnant was admitted to hospital on the same day with signs of asphyxiation baby in the womb (Foetal Distress Syndrome). In the same she showed symptoms of Inclusion and confirmed H1N1 positive. Tamiflu treatment began, and to save the babies, performed surgery on the same day. After surgery he continued to put into the intensive care unit but had suffered complications and died yesterday (2 April) due to "Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome." Tests on the baby she was negative for H1N1 but the baby is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit for close monitoring since he was premature. The baby's condition is stable so far.

This case shows how important the death of those who have risk factors such as chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and other lung diseases, those requiring dialysis, children and pregnant women should receive treatment quickly if there is Inclusion in the symptoms of high fever (above 38 ? C) accompanied by coughing and other flu-like symptoms and headaches. Early treatment with the drug Tamiflu is effective and can prevent the occurrence of complications. Delays in receiving specific treatment is affecting the effectiveness of the drug Tamiflu, and invite the occurrence of complications.

In the same time, the Ministry would like to urge those who have not yet risikio factor vaccination, to hasten to get Influenza A H1N1 vaccination is given free of charge at 104 health facilities throughout the country. The full list of clinics are available on the website at the following address: -
http://www.moh.gov.my. Similarly, front-line personnel in all hospitals and health clinics, police, fire and immigration are not getting the vaccination, contact the nearest District Health Office to get the vaccination. As announced earlier, because the vaccine is limited, the principle of "first come first served" will be used.

Ministry of Health would also like to clarify, although the number of incidents seems slightly increased cluster Inclusion in recent weeks, the situation remains under control. However, the cooperation of all members of society is essential to stem the spread of the infection and avoid it from becoming an epidemic that is not under control. The recommendations the Ministry of Health earlier in hygiene, cough and prevent the spread of ethics to be observed. Among others: -

? Pupils of schools and universities Inclusion symptoms should seek immediate medical advice. If not admitted, they do not go to school or university and must have lived at home until fully recovered


? The inclusion of the symptoms do not go to places of public attention


? Use a face mask to avoid menjagkiti family members and others


? Always keep ethics cough with your mouth closed and nose with handkerchief or tissue and remove tissue in the trash after use. Do not share handkerchiefs or other equipment with others


? Always wash hands with soap and water. Sanitiser also be used


? Drink plenty of water, eat a balanced diet and ensure adequate sleep


Thank you.

Dato 'Liow Tiong Lai
Minister of Health

03 April 2010

http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/KenyataanAkhbarTerkini.php

 

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The first case was a 54-year-old woman who is a diabetic (diabetes mellitus). He was admitted on March 30 with symptoms of Inclusion and further treated with Tamiflu. Laboratory tests confirmed he was positive for H1N1. However, he also experienced problems, uncontrolled diabetes, the complications caused "severe metabolic acidosis" due to total kidney failure, other bacterial infections (sepsis) and diabetes was not controlled. X-ray of the lungs did not show any signs of pneumonia to be associated with H1N1. So his death was directly caused by complications of diabetes.

So, this is saying, on March 30th or shortly thereafter.....X-ray did not show any signs of pneumonia.....She passed away on 3/31. This sounds to me like the Mother had recently contracted H1N1, probably from her daughter, but it did not disperse enough to cause her death

 

[kiwibird]

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5 pupils under home quarantine
2010/04/07




JASIN: Five pupils from a primary school in the district were ordered to go home yesterday after they came down with influenza-like illness.

The five, a girl and four boys from SK Kesang Tua, are on medication and have been ordered to quarantine themselves at home for a week.
State Deputy Health, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Chua Kheng Hwa said state Health Department officers detected the students having a temperature higher than 38?C.

?A few pupils from the school had gone to the Kemendore Health Clinic for flu and fever over the past few days. As a preventive measure, we went to the school yesterday for a special screening,? he said

?The five included two boys in Year Six, a boy and girl in Year Three and a boy in pre-school.?

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20100407004052/Article/index_html

Note: Jasin is one of the three districts in the State of Melaka (or Malacca)

 

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Two suspected to be infected with H1N1 in Sibu

by Raymond Tan
April 7, 2010, Wednesday

SIBU: Minister of Public Health and Environment Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh confirmed two persons, including a child, were suspected to be infected with H1N1 in Sibu this week.When contacted, he said the condition of the sick adult had improved and been discharged from the hospital while the child had been admitted to the isolation ward.

Wong, who is also the Second Finance Minister, did not identify who the two sick persons were, but said their blood samples had been sent for analysis.

?The situation of the viral spread is not alarming in Sibu now, but, I want the people to work together to contain the spread.?

He said they should continue to watch over personal and environmental hygiene, and if family members were down with symptoms similar with those of H1N1, they should take them for treatment immediately.

Wong has earlier told reporters that there were 84 cases of H1N1 in Sibu in the first three months of this year.

He also revealed then that Kuching had the most cases with 252 cases.

On the spread of dengue, Wong was apparently more worried.

He said for the first three months in Sarawak, there were already 1,588 cases when compared with only 543 cases in the same period last year.

?There is a sharp rise. We are doing everything to contain the spread, and again, I want the people to work together with us,? said the minister.

Wong called for community effort, saying half an hour per week for each family was all it took to commit themselves to the fight.

?Spend that amount of time weekly to clean your house and your compound. Clear all items that collect water. To fight dengue, we need to eliminate the mosquitoes? breeding grounds,? he added.

Wong felt slightly relieved there was no death reported this year related to dengue cases in Sarawak.

He said the most important thing now was to fight the disease spread to build a happy community.

?We must all play our part,? urged Wong who is also Bawang Assan state assemblyman.

On the breakdown of dengue cases in the first three months of this year, Miri topped the list with 407 cases, followed by Sibu with 267 cases.

There are 263 cases in Kuching, 81 in Serian, 67 in Kapit, 60 in Marudi, 58 in Samarahan, 44 in Bau, 39 in Bintulu and 33 in Sri Aman.

On the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), Wong said Sibu and Kuching topped the list with 27 cases respectively from March 21 to March 31.

Cases recorded in the other towns are: Miri (22), Mukah (18), Bintulu (14), Samarahan (8), Sri Aman (6), Betong and Sarikei (2 each) Kapit and Limbang (1 each).

The minister said seven persons were still hospitalised, with five in Miri and one each in Kuching and Bintulu.

He said although there was a downward trend in the spread of the viral disease, the people still had to put up the best preventive measures in maintaining environmental and personal hygiene.

Wong said the health officers would focus their attention in the schools, nurseries and kindergartens.

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Re: New H1N1 cluster cases have been detected throughout Malaysia

Although the campus is not closed at the present stage of mass infection occurred

Exclusive Report: Chen Lai Yee
(Kuala Lumpur, 6 AP) Although the number of flu-like campus of cases of mass infection (ILI) phenomenon, but the Health Ministry disease control director Dr S Nadu Ha said that the department be closed at this stage and would not issue the order.
In other words, the current campus A (H1N1) influenza epidemic, not yet serious enough to need to be called "closed school" measures to control the epidemic spread town.

Hassan doctors today accept the "China Press" interview, Quan Qing parents not to worry too much and as long as the spare preventive measures, such as body temperature and observation time attention to their children related to symptoms, parents should let children operate as usual, no need to off-limits on campus.

However, Hassan said that the campus if a large number of mass infection, the school itself can be the case in response to school on their own to determine whether the announced suspension of classes, the Ministry of Health to allow the school to do so.

"Once the number of infections too, daily measurement of body temperature is not the answer, the school announced the suspension of classes can be as long as the future make up classes can also arrange a time."

Hassan said the doctor, A-type influenza epidemic spread last year, when the government schools at all levels have received guidance in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic.

WHO warning last June has never lifted

Dr Hassan said the World Health Organization (WHO) announced last June into the first six global pandemic alert level has lifted the warning has not yet been announced. This means that A (H1N1) influenza global pandemic, in the past 10 months, has not been lifted.

As for China, Hassan pointed out that since last July announced that the disease suppression phase (containment phase), into the buffer phase (mitigation phase) has so far remained untouched.
"Inhibition phase" means to identify the source of infection can also track the contacts of confirmed cases; "buffer period" means you can not find the source of infection, was unable to trace contacts.

Hassan said that in the buffer stage, the patient has flu-like symptoms (ILI), can immediately accept the anti-influenza treatment and do not verify the epidemic.

Hassan said that the declaration of the buffer stage at the beginning, people have learned enough experience in disease prevention, including school authorities and parents, they can grasp the prevention steps to monitor the health status of children.

The Ministry of Health, he said, the Department will issue a formal proclamation fixed every Wednesday, to the public the latest progress report on A-type influenza.

The public can access http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/index.php , access to relevant information.


Campus prevention steps can be taken six major
1) Students of fever and a cold and sore throat symptoms, should not be going to school, should immediately seek treatment and stay at home until they have recovered so far;

2) The diligent hand-washing;

3) if a fever and sore throat, cold symptoms, should wear face masks;

4) develop a civilized habit cough, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue handkerchief, proper disposal of paper towels.

5) touch with public goods or symptoms of exposure, should be disinfected using a waterless hand cleanser.

6) Keep good habits good health.

Hassan added that the student teachers found to have influenza symptoms, should take them to hospitals or clinics, in the current "buffer period" (mitigation phase), as long as flu-like symptoms, you can begin treatment immediately, without waiting for confirmation condition.

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Re: New H1N1 cluster cases have been detected throughout Malaysia

Seven flu-like clusters reported, says minister


PETALING JAYA: Seven influenza-like illness (ILI) clusters have been reported in Pahang, Selangor and Kedah, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.

He said these clusters were in schools. ?Four out of 12 students from SJKC Han Ming, Puchong, tested positive for Influenza A(H1N1),? he said, adding that they were treated in hospital and discharged.

In a statement yesterday, Liow said laboratory test results for the others had not been received.

So far, students from six other schools have been given outpatient treatment. Thirty-two students were from SM Sains Pekan, SM Sains Kuala Selangor (15), SJKC Chung Hwa Langkawi (46), MRSM Langkawi (17), SMK Mahsuri Langkawi (56) and SRK Bayas, Langkawi (54).

Liow said the ministry had instructed all state health directors to enhance health education and prevention activities, especially in schools and public areas.

?Each ILI case in the community must be investigated immediately and reported to the minsitry the same day,? he said, adding that the ministry would issue daily updates.

As of Monday evening, he said 118 new patients with ILI symptoms were admitted to hospital with 65 discharged later. There was a total of 507 ILI cases in 47 government hospitals and 12 in private hospitals.

Of the total, 36 patients or 7.1% were confirmed A(H1N1) cases, with four being treated in the Intensive Care Unit.

Meanwhile, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said 823 dengue fever cases and two deaths were reported between March 28 and Saturday.

?The two deaths were due to dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome complication.?

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[Ronan Kelly]

Re: New H1N1 cluster cases have been detected throughout Malaysia

60 H1N1 cases in hospitals now


PETALING JAYA: A total of 60 confirmed Influenza A(H1N1) cases are in hospitals, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said.

He said that as of 8am yesterday, there were 554 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the country and the patients were currently being warded in hospitals.

?From that total, 55 cases have been confirmed as influenza A(H1N1) cases while five more cases are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit,? he said in a statement yesterday.

Dr Ismail said that going by reports on cluster cases, influenza A(H1N1) was still active.

?The public must be vigilant and take preventive steps to control it,? he said.

He said six clusters had been reported in Malacca, Perlis, Terengganu and Kedah.

He said 16 students from Kolej Yayasan Saad in Ayer Keroh, Malacca and its college staff; 11 trainees from Lagenda National Service Camp in Asahan, Jasin, Malacca; and six trainees from the Tassoh NS camp in Perlis have received outpatient treatment.

?Laboratory test results for the clusters had not been received,? he said.

He added that 15 students from Sekolah Pondok Darul Iman in Kuala Berang, Terengganu; 35 students from SMK Kelibang in Langkawi and 84 students SMK Kedawang in Langkawi received outpatient treatment.

Laboratory test results showed that they do not have ILI symptoms, he said.

Dr Ismail said the public could obtain further information by visiting the Health ministry?s website h1n1.moh.gov.my or call the hotline at 03-888 10200/300 from 8am to 8pm.

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