(Source: Ministry of Health Singapore)

* As of 30 April 2009, WHO refers to the new influenza virus as Influenza A (H1N1-2009)

As of 5 May 09, 21 countries have officially reported a total of 1124 cases of influenza A (H1N1-2009) infection. In Singapore, there are still no human cases of Influenza A (H1N1-2009). The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned nations not to let our guard down as there may be a second more severe wave of infection.

Our Disease Outbreak Response System Alert status remains at ORANGE and precautionary measures are in place to forestall the spread of the virus to Singapore for as long as possible. Meanwhile, Singaporeans are reminded to ensure high standard of personal hygiene.

For more information on Situational Update of Cases and Home Quarantine Order (HQO), please read the full article here.

We strongly urge our Students and Tutors to protect yourself by taking precautionary measures such as avoiding crowded areas and maintaining high standards of personal hygiene at all times. As many of our students are young at age, we hope Tutors can do their part to remind the students to wash their hands frequently with soap and water.

For personal protection, the following is essential:
– Clean hands with soap and water frequently
– Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough
– Do not touch your mouth, nose and eyes
– Stay home and avoid crowded places (including trains, buses) when you are unwell
– Put on a surgical mask and see a doctor if you have flu symptoms

Be Safe, Not Sorry!