SARS: No New Probable Cases (20 June 2003)

20 Jun 2003

Situation Update

There were no new probable SARS cases since the last MOH press release on 17 June 2003. The last probable SARS case in Singapore had onset of symptoms on 5 May 03 and was isolated on 11 May 03.

On 20 June 2003, of the 206 probable SARS cases, 170 patients (82%) have recovered. Three patients are still in the hospital, including one in intensive care.

Suspect cases

Since 17 June 2003, there have been no new cases.

Observation cases

From 17 June to 20 June, a total of 9 cases were in TTSH for observation. Of these 9 cases, 3 have been diagnosed as non-SARS cases and 6 are still under observation. Of the 6 cases under observation, 4 have travelled to SARS affected areas, while the remaining 2 cases, have no travel or contact history

Quarantine Figures*

The quarantine figures are as follows:

#Discharged patients under home quarantine = 62

Contacts under home quarantine = 0

Total under home quarantine orders = 62

*Quarantine cases refer to those who are required to stay at home for precautionary reasons as they may have had contact with a SARS patient. These are healthy individuals.

# This is an added precautionary measure for discharged SARS patients as well as those with co-morbidities.

Summary of SARS Cases

A summary of SARS cases is as follows:

Discharged: 170

Hospitalised: 3 (including 1 in ICU)

Deaths: 32

Probable cases: 206*

Suspect cases: 0

Observation cases: 6

*Includes 1 case who died from non-SARS causes

Travelling during June holidays

The Ministry urges all Singaporeans to avoid travel to SARS-affected countries and areas as recommended by the World Health Organisation. If you have to visit these places, it is advisable for you to avoid crowded places. It is good to practise personal hygiene habits like washing your hands frequently, and avoiding the sharing of eating utensils or personal items. You should check your temperature and that of your children, twice daily while away and for 10 days after your return to Singapore. If you or your family become unwell, please seek medical attention early and be certain to inform your doctor of your travel history.

Travel Advisory

MOH urges the public to heed WHO's advice to postpone travel to Beijing, China until another time.