Updates On SARS Situation: 24 June 2003

24 Jun 2003

Situation Update

There were no new probable SARS cases, discharges and deaths since the last MOH press release on 20 June 2003. The last probable SARS case in Singapore had onset of symptoms on 5 May 2003 and was isolated on 11 May 2003.

On 24 June 2003, of the 206 probable SARS cases, 170 patients (82%) have recovered and have been discharged. Three patients are still hospitalised, including one in intensive care.

Suspect cases

Since 20 June 2003, there have been no new cases.

Observation cases

From 20 June to 24 June 2003, a total of 15 cases were in TTSH for observation. Of these 15 cases, 6 have been diagnosed as non-SARS cases and 9 are still under observation. Of the 9 cases under observation, 3 have travelled to SARS-affected areas and another 3 have travelled to non SARS-affected regions. The contact histories of the remaining 3 cases are currently being investigated.

Quarantine Figures*

The quarantine figures are as follows:

#Discharged patients under home quarantine = 38

Contacts under home quarantine = 0

Total under home quarantine orders = 38

*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: 9

*Includes 1 case who died from non-SARS causes

Precautions after June holidays

The June holidays are coming to an end and some students as well as their parents/family members have returned or will be returning from their overseas vacation. The Ministry urges all Singaporeans who have travelled overseas, especially to SARS-affected areas, to diligently monitor their temperature and that of their children, twice daily for 10 days after their return to Singapore.

If you or your family become unwell, please seek medical attention early and inform your doctor of your travel history.