Risk of H1N1 community spread rises in Singapore
Singapore has confirmed two more cases of the H1N1 flu, bringing the total number here to 49.
But the Health Ministry says unlike the earlier imported cases, a number of the recent imported cases have engaged in extensive community activities such as working and shopping since their arrival here.
Some even travelled to Singapore even though they were already unwell prior to departure.
The Ministry says this is contrary to its advice that travellers to affected countries should immediately call 993 for medical assistance if they feel unwell within seven days of arrival.
It adds such behaviour has considerably increased the difficulty of contact tracing and significantly heightened the risk of community spread here in Singapore.
Of the two new cases, one is a 56-year-old German man who works in Singapore as a researcher at Biopolis.
He had gone to Philadelphia in the United States to attend a conference, and developed symptoms while he was there.
Upon his return, he went to work for three days.
He also attended a concert, went shopping and had social activities, including one which was attended by some 70 people.
The other new case is a 26-year-old Indonesian man who works in Singapore.
He had gone to Melbourne for a holiday, and developed symptoms during the trip.
The day after his return on 14th June, he sought medical attention at a clinic and was given two days of medical leave.
Laboratory results confirmed his infection later that day, after he had gone shopping.
Contact tracing is underway for the two cases.
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These bastards are spreading the H1N1 virus !!!
With idiotic and mother fuckers like them, who need terrorist to wrath a biological warfare on us ??