Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 6

[Shiloh]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 194

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 194

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_394400.html

June 23, 2009
H1N1 FLU OUTBREAK
Butter Factory shuts for a week
By Ben Nadarajan

POPULAR nightclub The Butter Factory has closed its doors for a week, after one of its bartenders fell ill with the Influenza A (H1N1) virus.

On Tuesday, another four people linked to the club were infected, said the Health Ministry,bringing the total number of patients from this cluster to nine.

The club's 70 to 80 employees will be on home quarantine during the closure.

It said it decided to shut its doors for the sake of its staff and patrons, and will resume operations next Wednesday.

Its executive chairman Tay Eu-Yen said closing was the 'socially conscious' thing to do.

The 19-year-old bartender, who has been with the club only two months, tested positive for the virus on Monday morning and is now at the Communicable Disease Centre.

The first four H1N1 victims linked to the Butter Factory all partied at the club last Wednesday. Three of them are foreign students here on an exchange programme at the National University of Singapore, while the fourth, a Singaporean student aged 19, was with them.

They developed flu symptoms the day after having been at the nightspot.

The MOH did not give details of the four new patients linked to the club on Tuesday.

The club moved from Robertson Quay to its current, bigger premises at One Fullerton earlier this year.

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 220

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 220

26 new H1N1 cases in Singapore, bringing total to 220

By Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 24 June 2009

SINGAPORE: Singapore has confirmed another 26 new H1N1 cases, comprising 11 local cases and 15 cases with travel history.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Singapore to 220.

The Health Ministry said Wednesday the 11 new local cases comprise two Butter Factory patrons, two who attended a church camp at the Fishermen of Christ Church, two full-time national servicemen at Maju Camp and five unlinked cases.

The five unlinked cases comprise four women and one man aged between 18 and 22 years old.

Of the 15 imported cases, four had a travel history to the Philippines, four to Australia, three to Hong Kong, two to the United States, one to the United Kingdom and one to New Zealand

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/438284/1/.html

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 365

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 365

Singapore confirms 50 new H1N1 cases

By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 26 June 2009

SINGAPORE : Singapore has confirmed 50 new cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infections.

This includes a new cluster of three cases at Pulau Tekong Camp, all of whom are full-time national servicemen.

Five more new cases came from nightspot Butter Factory, while Republic Polytechnic reported eight new cases. Maju Camp also reported four new H1N1 cases.

The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 365.

In addition to the 50 new cases, 48 other cases were pending investigation on Thursday.

Of these 98 cases, 45 have been investigated. They comprise 32 local cases and 13 imported cases. The remaining 53 cases are still being investigated.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/438739/1/.html

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 454

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 454

S'pore confirms 89 new H1N1 cases, bringing total number to 454
Posted: 27 June 2009 2022 hrs

A medical staff checks the temperature of a woman entering the Tan Tock Seng hospital

SINGAPORE: Singapore has confirmed 89 new cases of H1N1, bringing the total tally to 454 confirmed cases.

The Health Ministry said in addition to these 89 new cases, 53 other cases were pending investigation on Friday.

Of these 142 cases, 65 have been investigated. They comprise 34 local cases, 31 imported cases, while the remaining 77 cases are still being investigated.

The 34 new local cases include 10 new cases in the Republic Polytechnic cluster and seven new cases in the Maju Camp cluster.

There are also two new cases in the Tekong cluster and both are full-time national servicemen.

In addition, there is a new cluster from an NUS Orientation Camp comprising three new cases and one previously unlinked case. - CNA/vm

 

[kiwibird]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 701

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 701

SINGAPORE, June 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore Tuesday confirmed another 72 new cases of Influenza A (H1N1), also known as swine flu, bringing the total tally to 701, according to the Health Ministry.

In its latest update, the ministry said so far, most of the cases were mild.

To date, 281 patients have fully recovered and the rest are recuperating.

The ministry has advised Singaporeans to carry on with their usual activities while observing good personal hygiene at all times, and if unwell, they should see a doctor, stay away from work, school or crowded places, and rest at home.

Investigations are ongoing for the 72 new cases, it said, adding that of the 64 cases investigated yesterday, 42 were local cases and 22, imported.

-- BERNAMA
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/news_lite.php?id=422055

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 783

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 783

S'pore confirms 82 new H1N1 flu cases, makes transition to mitigation phase


Posted: 01 July 2009 2213 hrs


SINGAPORE: Singapore has confirmed 82 new cases of H1N1 flu, bringing the total to 783 so far. Most are local cases.

Three hundred patients have fully recovered, while the rest are in stable condition. And the Health Ministry says it is making the transition to the mitigation phase, so those with flu-like symptoms may see polyclinic or pandemic preparedness clinic doctors, who will make a preliminary assessment. They need not call 993 for the special ambulance.

Only severely ill or high-risk patients will be tested for the H1N1 flu virus, and hospitalised if needed. Those with mild symptoms may be sent home and if necessary, prescribed anti-viral drugs.

The ministry says doctors will take into account patients' risk of developing influenza-related complications, prevalence of H1N1 flu in the community and weigh the risks and benefits of treatment.

Depending on the severity of patients' illness and other risk factors, they may be referred to the hospital for further management. Hospitals will increasingly focus on managing more complex cases.

In this transition stage, MOH says hospitals have used their clinical discretion to selectively test patients for H1N1 flu only when required for clinical management (e.g. severely ill patients) and/or in situations where it will be of significant public health importance.

Cases that are assessed to be very mild are not hospitalised but placed on home quarantine orders.

The ministry says H1N1 flu testing is not necessary before treatment is started and there is no need for GPs to send all suspected cases to hospital for testing.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/439785/1/.html

 

[kiwibird]

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 783

Re: Singapore tracking - total cases H1N1 - 783

Singapore News

Singapore confirms 95 new cases of H1N1 flu, bringing total to 878
By Pearl Forss/ Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 02 July 2009 2251 hrs

Not all H1N1 suspect cases will be prescribed Tamiflu
Special Report


SINGAPORE: Singapore confirmed another 95 cases of H1N1 flu on Thursday, bringing the total to 878 so far.

The Health Ministry said 329 patients have been discharged and the rest are recuperating.

Five new cases are from the cluster at Republic Polytechnic, where 4,500 first-year students who had been on a one-week precautionary suspension of classes went back to school on Thursday.

Those who think they have contracted the H1N1 flu are advised to visit polyclinics or pandemic preparedness clinics instead of calling 993 or going to the hospitals if the symptoms are not too serious.

The polyclinics have set up separate queues for suspect H1N1 flu cases. There are also separate waiting areas and pharmacies for flu and fever patients to minimise the spread.

With Singapore transiting into the mitigation phase, only some suspect H1N1 flu cases will be sent for lab testing.

Ruth Lim, assistant director of clinical services, SingHealth Polyclinics, said: "These will be patients who are severely ill, or special groups of patients who are at higher risk of developing complications - for example, pregnant women, patients with immuno-suppression... those receiving active cancer treatments, or patients who are at the extreme of ages - like if you are a child less than one year old."

Doctors said in many cases, patients do not necessarily have to be treated with Tamiflu, as symptomatic treatment - such as the prescription of antihistamines and cough syrup - works as well.

Dr Lim said: "H1N1 flu so far has been mild. Complications have only been seen in patients with underlying medical conditions. If the patients are in the low-risk group, chances are they will recover after a period of rest, even if it is just with symptomatic treatment."

The Health Ministry said doctors should prescribe Tamiflu judiciously, even though Singapore has no shortage of the drug. Doctors said like antibiotics, the course of Tamiflu should be completed for it to be effective.

From Friday, Singapore's courtesy mascot, the Singa (lion), will don a giant mask to spread the social responsibility message to fight the H1N1 flu.

Twenty life-sized Singas, located at 17 strategic areas in town, will also have a sticker urging the public to wear a mask if they are coughing, and to see a doctor and rest at home if they have a cold.

- CNA/yt
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/440038/1/.html

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,003

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,003

Singapore confirms more cases of Influenza A/H1N1

www.chinaview.cn 2009-07-04 18:23:35

SINGAPORE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Singapore on Saturday confirmed 34 new cases of Influenza A/H1N1, bringing the total number of such cases to 1,003 in the country.

According to a statement issued by Singapore's Ministry of Health on Saturday, of the cumulative number of 934 cases investigated so far, there have been 541 local cases and 393 imported ones.

Singapore reported its first confirmed case of Influenza A/H1N1on May 27.

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,055

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,055

52 new H1N1 cases bring total infected in Singapore to 1,055
Posted: 05 July 2009 1741 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore has confirmed 52 new cases of H1N1 flu, bringing the total to 1,055 so far. Investigations are ongoing for these 52 cases.

Of the 69 cases investigated on Sunday, 50 were local cases while 19 were imported ones.

Of the cumulative number of 1,003 cases investigated thus far, 591 were local cases and 412 were imported ones.

The Health Ministry says that the current strain remains mild, except for high-risk individuals with underlying medical conditions where complications and even deaths may occur.

The ministry urges members of the public who feel unwell with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose) to promptly seek medical attention.

If the symptoms are mild, their usual GPs, the nearest Pandemic Preparedness Clinic or polyclinics, would be able to assess them.

- CNA/ir

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111

H1N1 cases up 56 to 1,111 in Singapore
By Nicholas Fang, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 July 2009 1908 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore has confirmed 56 new cases of H1N1 flu.

The Ministry of Health says this brings the total tally to 1,111 confirmed cases.

Investigations are ongoing for 31 cases.

Of the 77 cases investigated on Monday, there were 59 local cases and 18 imported ones.

Of the total 1,080 cases investigated so far, 650 were local cases and 430 were imported ones.

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Singapore reports two more deaths related to influenza H1N1

Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 12:36. Featured Singapore

Singapore - Singapore on Wednesday reported two more fatalities related to H1N1 influenza.

A 13-year-old boy suffering from epilepsy died of a prolonged epileptic seizure with influenza H1N1 infection as a contributing factor, the Health Ministry said.

The other victim, a 55-year-old man with an advanced motor neuron disease, died of severe pneumonia and H1N1 influenza.

The country recorded its first swine-flu death at the weekend when a man with underlying heart problems died.

There are currently 75 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza being treated in Singapore hospitals.

The city-state reported its first case of H1N1 influenza on May 27. (dpa)

 

[kiwibird]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

A little more information
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_406824.html
2 more H1N1 deaths here
Teen and 55-year-old are latest victims, five others are critically ill
By Jessica Jaganathan & Grace Chua

Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan warned that H1N1 cases are likely to peak over the next two weeks before tailing off. -- PHOTO: AP

TWO more people with Influenza A (H1N1) died in Singapore on Wednesday, and both had underlying medical conditions. They were a 13-year-old boy who had epilepsy, and a 55-year-old man with motor neuron disease, a nerve disorder.

That makes three H1N1 deaths here in less than a week.

The first death, last Saturday, was of a 49-year-old man who had multiple health problems including diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

The teenager who died on Wednesday had gone to the National University Hospital's emergency department on Sunday, complaining of cough and fever. He was warded. While in hospital, he went into cardio-respiratory arrest, a condition in which the heart and breathing functions cease.

The boy was then moved to the hospital's paediatric intensive care unit (ICU), but suffered prolonged epileptic seizures on Wednesday and died.

The man who died was admitted to Changi General Hospital's emergency department on Saturday after having fever and shortness of breath for two days. He had a heart attack the same day and was placed in intensive care. However, his condition worsened, he contracted severe pneumonia and died on Wednesday afternoon.

The Ministry of Health, which announced the deaths in a statement on Wednesday, did not give any other details.

There are five critically ill H1N1 patients in intensive care, including a 46-year-old foreigner whose condition has deteriorated. The woman was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday after complaining of shortness of breath. She had had flu symptoms for a week. She was placed on a ventilator on Wednesday.

In Parliament on Monday, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan warned that H1N1 cases are likely to peak over the next two weeks before tailing off.

His ministry has advised those with underlying conditions and who show flu symptoms to seek treatment early, rather than wait till their conditions worsen.

Read the full story in Thursday's edition of The Straits Times

jessicaj@sph.com.sg

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[Shiloh]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_407411.html

July 24, 2009
IN SINGAPORE
Boy had prolonged seizures
By Teh Joo Lin

THE family was used to the seizures which would sometimes be triggered when 13-year-old Ian, who had been diagnosed with epilepsy as an infant, ran a fever.

The seizures were always fleeting and could be managed, said his mother. Having lived with her son's epilepsy for so long, she understood how to deal with them.

But last Sunday, the feverish boy entered a prolonged seizure that he never woke up from. He died in hospital on Wednesday.

'It had never been so serious. We realised something was amiss,' said his mother, who estimated the seizure went on for 10 minutes. Fits typically can last anything from seconds to a few minutes, although some can last much longer.

Ian was the youngest of three people here whose deaths have been linked to the Influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Health Ministry statement said he died of prolonged seizures with the flu 'a contributing factor'.

Ian's family has no idea where he caught the virus. He attended lessons at a special needs school and was well all of last week. After school, he would go home to their Clementi flat.

Ian was the only student from Grace Orchard School, which caters to children with mild intellectual disability and autism, who had the H1N1 flu. On Saturday, he developed a slight cough and a minor throat irritation. But he was well enough to attend art class the next morning.

After an afternoon nap, Ian awoke with no appetite for dinner, so he took his regular epilepsy medication and returned to bed. 'After that, I was a bit worried. To make sure he was okay, I went to check on him. I realised his body was hot,' recounted his mother, a real estate agent in her 40s, who declined to be named.

Ian was running a temperature of 39 deg Celsius. She was sponging him with a towel soaked in cool water when he had a seizure. 'I asked his dad to call an ambulance and we rushed him to Accident & Emergency,' she said.

At the National University Hospital, doctors managed to get Ian's heart beating again, but he was still unconscious and had to be hooked up to a ventilator as he could not breathe on his own. He died 21/2 days after he was wheeled into intensive care.

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Re: Singapore - Cases - 1,111 - Dead - 3

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_407410.html

July 24, 2009
H1N1 FLU PANDEMIC
3rd victim was breadwinner
By Jessica Jaganathan

WHEN Mr Abdul Rahman Yusop sprang a high fever last weekend, his family thought his motor neuron disease, diagnosed two years ago, was flaring up.

Four days later, he was dead - from what the Ministry of Health has described as severe pneumonia with advanced motor neuron disease and underlying Influenza A (H1N1).

He was the third person here with a pre-existing illness to die from complications following infection with H1N1.

The family of the 55-year-old divorcee is stumped by how he picked up the virus. The degenerative nerve disorder had forced the then-sole breadwinner and father of three boys to quit his job as senior quality assurance inspector at Keppel FELS in February.

Since then, the former sportsman had been homebound as his muscles weakened. He could hardly walk more than a few steps without support and needed a feeding tube. His speech was slurred.

Said his eldest son Muhd Nasri Abdul Rahman, 25, who completed his National Service in February, just in time to become his dad's full-time caregiver: 'His fighting spirit kept him going and he always had a smile on his face.'

Mr Abdul Rahman was rushed to Changi General Hospital on Saturday with a fever and breathing difficulties. He was put in intensive care, where his heart stopped twice - once for as long as 26 minutes - but he was revived, said his son.

Over the next few days, his family could only watch him from a video monitor as he lay in isolation in his room, hooked to a ventilator.

At the wake in the family's Sengkang flat on Thursday, his kin paid tribute to a patient man who had sacrificed a lot to provide for his sons since his divorce two decades ago.

His two other sons are polytechnic student Muhd Nazmi, 21, and Muhd Nazrul, 20, who has just joined the police force. With tears welling up in his eyes, Mr Muhd Nasri said his dad was 'both a father and mother' to him, adding: 'I can't accept that this has happened so fast...There's still a lot I want to do with him.'