The Influenza A (H1N1) flu alert status is currently at Green. H1N1 is no longer the predominant influenza strain in Singapore. The nature of the H1N1 infection has been mild and has so far shown no signs of increase in severity.

MOH would like to thank all Singaporeans for putting up a good fight against H1N1 and would like to seek your continued cooperation. We are all advised to continue maintaining a high level of personal hygiene, to be socially responsible and stay away from work or school if unwell. Individuals at higher risk are advised to protect themselves against the infection and ask their doctor about getting vaccinated.

Some indicators for E-week 29 (18 - 24 Jul 2010) are as follows:

The number of patients seeking treatment at polyclinics for Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) was 16,891 during E-week 29 (daily average of 3,071 over 5.5 working days), compared to 16,589 during E-week 28 (daily average of 3,016 over 5.5 working days).

The proportion of cases with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) among the polyclinic ARI cases remained low at 3%.

Among patients with ILI in the community, 30% had influenza A (H3N2), 7% had pandemic influenza A (H1N1) and 9% had influenza B (preliminary).

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Last updated on 27 July 10