Hand Washing Steps

Influenza Biosurveillance Programme

The influenza biosurveillance programme carries out routine laboratory tests on random virus samples taken from patients in our clinics and hospitals to determine the circulating strains.

Latest data shows that 13% of samples taken from patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) are Influenza A (H1N1-2009)-positive.

This means that 13 in 100 patients with ILI have Influenza A (H1N1-2009). As observed in other countries, this proportion will grow as the virus spreads further in the community, and displaces other influenza strains.

Source: http://www.moh.gov.sg/

Pandemic Preparedness Clinics

If you are not well and suspected that you may have been infected with the H1N1 virus, click the link below for the Pandemic Preparedness Clinics nearest to your home:

Source: http://www.street-directory.com/hpb.ppc/

Hard to detect H1N1 patients

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7-Day Leave Of Absence (LOA) For Students Returning From H1N1 Affected Countries

As part of measures to reduce the risk of Influenza A (H1N1) among students when school reopens on 29 June, the Ministry of Education (MOE) will issue Leave of Absence (LOA) to all school staff and students returning from affected countries on and after 22 Jun, so that they do not attend school activities for seven calendar days upon their return to Singapore. This will reduce the risk of H1N1 spreading within the school community and in Singapore when school reopens. Students on LOA will be given home-based learning packages by their teachers.

Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/schools/influenza-a-h1n1/notes-to-parents-guardians/23-june/