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22 Nov 2009
• H1N1 flu vaccine effective despite mutations, say experts
• Saudi reports 4 pilgrim deaths from H1N1 flu ahead of Haj


21 Nov 2009
• Football: Marseille edge PSG in French league
• WHO says mutation found in H1N1 flu virus in Norway
• TCM may be another alternative in fight against H1N1


20 Nov 2009
• Asia's airline showing signs of recovery
• China orders more accurate H1N1 flu tallies
• Alcohol helps lower heart disease risk for men: study


19 Nov 2009
• Beijing moves to quash rumours of unsafe H1N1 jabs


17 Nov 2009
• Global health alliance targets chronic illnesses


16 Nov 2009
• Health Minister Khaw assures Singaporeans of H1N1 vaccine safety


14 Nov 2009
• Second batch of H1N1 flu vaccine arrives in Singapore
• Two die in China after H1N1 flu vaccine


12 Nov 2009
• South Korea freezes key interest rate for 9th month
• Tough when H1N1 vaccines come in packs of 10


11 Nov 2009
• Medical team stationed at Suntec Singapore can respond in two minutes
• Japan reports its 54th death from H1N1 flu virus


09 Nov 2009
• Health Minister expects foreigners to come to Singapore for H1N1 vaccine


06 Nov 2009
• Haj pilgrims among the first to receive H1N1 vaccinations


05 Nov 2009
• Raffles Medical posts Q3 profit of S$9.45m, up 15.4% on-year


03 Nov 2009
• H1N1 vaccines rolled out to public and private clinics in Singapore
• Canada stampedes for H1N1 flu vaccine, lawmakers meet
• Death toll from H1N1 flu in Turkey rises to nine


02 Nov 2009
• HSA says safety of H1N1 vaccine similar to seasonal flu shot


01 Nov 2009
• China vaccinates over 3.7 million for H1N1 flu


31 Oct 2009
• China reports two more H1N1 flu deaths
• Children H1N1 flu deaths up in US amid vaccine shortage
• H1N1 flu deaths soar, Ukraine closes schools


30 Oct 2009
• First batch of H1N1 vaccine arrives in Singapore
• Switzerland restricts use of GlaxoSmithKline H1N1 flu vaccine
• Up to 5.7m US H1N1 flu cases in four months: study


29 Oct 2009
• US, China wrap up high-level trade talks


28 Oct 2009
• First batch of Singaporean haj pilgrims embark on pilgrimage
• Polyclinics to charge S$29 for H1N1 vaccines
• WHO recommends H1N1 flu vaccine for wary Chinese


27 Oct 2009
• H1N1 vaccine only registered for use on those 18 and above
• Haj pilgrims to adopt H1N1 precautionary measures
• US faces shortage of 55 million H1N1 flu vaccine doses
• Manila, After the Floods, Battles 'Rat Fever'


26 Oct 2009
• S'pore prepares to vaccinate population against H1N1 virus
• Misery for 1.5 million a month after Philippine storms
• More than half of Chinese don't want H1N1 flu shot


25 Oct 2009
• Singapore to receive first batch of H1N1 vaccine in 2 weeks


24 Oct 2009
• Obama declares H1N1 flu emergency
• US tops 1,000 H1N1 flu deaths, millions of cases


23 Oct 2009
• Philippines seeks help on disease outbreak


22 Oct 2009
• Study shows a few cups of coffee a day keep liver disease at bay
• Britain starts H1N1 flu jabs, as Europe watches


20 Oct 2009
• Human swine flu confirmed in Minnesota pigs


19 Oct 2009
• Doctors recommend first batch of H1N1 vaccines to be given to chronic patients


18 Oct 2009
• S'pore will get first batches of H1N1 vaccine in 3 weeks


17 Oct 2009
• China reports second H1N1 flu death
• Swine flu detected in US pigs in Minnesota


16 Oct 2009
• Experts say too early to tell if H1N1 will return during year-end flu season
• Lawsuit seeks to halt H1N1 flu vaccination campaign in US


14 Oct 2009
• Researchers say H1N1 virus no different from seasonal flu


12 Oct 2009
• STB developing new tourism roadmap


11 Oct 2009
• 200 people screened for preventable blindness
• First batch of H1N1 vaccines should arrive in few weeks' time: Health Minister


10 Oct 2009
• Cuba announces first H1N1 flu deaths


07 Oct 2009
• Philippines warns of epidemics amid flood victims


06 Oct 2009
• UN seeks US$74m in aid for flood-hit Philippines
• China reports first H1N1 flu death, warns of heightened risk


05 Oct 2009
• World H1N1 flu cases surge, deaths also up


04 Oct 2009
• As H1N1 flu intensifies, US rolls out first vaccine doses


01 Oct 2009
• North Korea diversifying threats against South Korea, says President Lee


28 Sep 2009
• Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School's inaugural class to graduate in 2011
• Philippines asks world for help as flood toll hits 140
• Cambodia records first H1N1 flu death
• China number two in world for rabies deaths


25 Sep 2009
• EU recommends two H1N1 flu pandemic vaccines


24 Sep 2009
• China denies restrictions on EU pork imports
• 15% of gamblers studied found to have suicidal tendencies
• China to have 26 million H1N1 flu shots by end-October
• Libyan leader Gaddafi lashes West in UN diatribe


23 Sep 2009
• Anger as China limits EU pork imports over flu fears


22 Sep 2009
• Flu boosts heart-attack risk, says study


21 Sep 2009
• China begins mass vaccinations for A(H1N1) flu
• H1N1 virus has not mutated into more serious disease, says WHO
• WHO says H1N1 flu virus has not mutated into more serious disease


20 Sep 2009
• Muslims celebrate Eid amid calls for caution over H1N1 flu


19 Sep 2009
• Bangladeshi poor "beyond the razor's edge", says UN
• Over 1,300 new H1N1 flu cases in Mexico in three days
• Millions of Indonesians join mass exodus for Eid holiday
• Malaysians no longer putting travel plans on hold


18 Sep 2009
• Health Minister Khaw to attend regional medical meeting in HK
• WHO says global H1N1 flu death toll reaches 3,486
• US, Europe offer H1N1 flu vaccine to nations in need


17 Sep 2009
• MOH secures one million doses of H1N1 vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline


15 Sep 2009
• Young children to be immunised against pneumococcal disease
• Malaysia's travel industry thrives despite economic crisis


12 Sep 2009
• Delta may invest up to US$550m in JAL


11 Sep 2009
• WHO says H1N1 flu death toll reaches 3,205
• WHO says school closure most effective at start of H1N1 flu outbreak
• JAL seeking capital tie-up with Delta
• MPs table questions on HDB arrears, youth suicide rates
• Tens of millions could get H1N1 flu in China


09 Sep 2009
• WHO warns of winter H1N1 flu surge in Asia
• Cathay chief lashes out at aircraft makers' high prices


08 Sep 2009
• Belly dancers used to promote clean-hands campaign
• H1N1 flu situation in China "grim"
• Taxi Operators' Association signs deal with Raffles Medical Group for affordable checks


07 Sep 2009
• Roche backs preventive use of Tamiflu in pandemic
• Air travellers can now purchase tickets for Jetstar flights via mobile phones
• Man dies, bringing Singapore's H1N1-related deaths to 18
• 2,000 students at US university report H1N1 flu symptoms


06 Sep 2009
• H1N1 survives less than one hour on raw pork


04 Sep 2009
• Sales of pork drop after H1N1 virus found in imports of live pigs
• H1N1 flu deaths climb past 2,800
• Muslim pilgrims to Mecca required to be vaccinated against H1N1
• Italy records first H1N1 death
• Switzerland, China unveil new H1N1 flu vaccines


03 Sep 2009
• H1N1 detected in live pigs imported into Singapore
• China approves homegrown H1N1 flu vaccine


02 Sep 2009
• H1N1 flu vaccine to cost up to US$20 per dose
• 6-year-old boy is Singapore's youngest H1N1 victim


01 Sep 2009
• Singapore reports 16th H1N1-related death
• Hong Kong officials warn 100 schools could be hit by H1N1


31 Aug 2009
• Flu-like illness, dysentery kill 47 in Papua New Guinea
• Singapore reports two more H1N1-related deaths
• China's Sinovac to offer cheaper H1N1 flu shot
• China Southern H1 net profit down 95.3%
• Breathalyzer test detects lung cancer: study
• Colombian president has H1N1 flu


30 Aug 2009
• Time for change, say Japanese voters


28 Aug 2009
• Australia flu vaccines by October, fears "second wave"


27 Aug 2009
• Brazil tops global H1N1 flu toll with 557 deaths


26 Aug 2009
• More than 100 sick in typhoon-hit Taiwan village
• Hong Kong healthcare workers decline H1N1 vaccine
• Profile of swine flu begins to emerge
• Air China profit doubles in first half


25 Aug 2009
• Water quality review of beaches finds Pasir Ris beach not safe for swimming
• Indonesia reports new H1N1 flu death


24 Aug 2009
• Taiwan confirms 292 deaths, 385 missing from typhoon
• Researchers warn of harsh flu season in northern hemisphere
• Pharmaceutical firms race to get H1N1 flu vaccines to market
• Back to school in Europe as the H1N1 flu fears loom large


22 Aug 2009
• More efforts made to encourage mothers to breastfeed
• WHO urges China to share A(H1N1) flu vaccine


21 Aug 2009
• Singapore reports 12th H1N1-related death


20 Aug 2009
• Travel agents predict higher demand for year-end vacations
• Malaysia promises probe into H1N1-related deaths
• Australia to begin H1N1 flu jabs next month


19 Aug 2009
• Australia's CSL profit up 63% on H1N1 flu vaccine demand
• Australia's Qantas announces 88% drop in net profit


16 Aug 2009
• Healthcare system to be restructured to cater to ageing population
• South Korea confirms second H1N1 flu death in two days
• China issues strict H1N1 flu rules to schools


15 Aug 2009
• Japan records first death from H1N1 flu
• South Korea reports first death from H1N1 flu
• Hong Kong reports Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu case


14 Aug 2009
• MOH says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 patient is an isolated case


13 Aug 2009
• Banyan Tree slips into red with Q2 loss of S$4.2m


12 Aug 2009
• Singapore reports 10th H1N1-related death
• Mumbai closes all schools over H1N1 flu fears
• H1N1 flu hits India, officials call for calm
• Costa Rican president Arias contracts H1N1 flu
• Marmot at source of China plague, says WHO
• HK's MTRC suffers 4% drop in half-year earnings to US$576m


11 Aug 2009
• Six more H1N1 victims sent to the ICU
• Drugs gangs, H1N1 flu dominate North American summit


10 Aug 2009
• Tamiflu should not be given to children with flu, says study
• Japan's Daiichi Sankyo says new flu drug effective
• Visitors adopt wait-and-see attitude when booking hotel rooms for F1 race
• Obama in first summit with Mexico, Canada leaders


09 Aug 2009
• Woman dies, bringing H1N1-related deaths in Singapore to 9
• Quarantine lifted from China plague town
• Security forces deploy for Mexico summit amid drug attacks


08 Aug 2009
• Worst of first H1N1 wave in S'pore could be over


07 Aug 2009
• Japan Airlines posts US$1b loss in Q1, announces drastic cuts to flights


06 Aug 2009
• WHO emphasises safety of pandemic flu vaccines
• Two more H1N1-related deaths in Singapore
• Dog suspected source of China plague, says state media


05 Aug 2009
• One more H1N1 patient admitted into ICU
• CAO posts 42% drop in net profit for 1H 2009 on lower fuel prices
• Cathay Pacific flies back into the black on fuel hedge gains
• Mexico swine flu cases jump, LatAm deaths soar
• Mexico registers big jump in H1N1 flu cases


04 Aug 2009
• China plague toll rises to three
• Unpredictable Epilepsy symptoms can manifest in many ways
• Beijing's smog is back year after Olympics


03 Aug 2009
• India registers first H1N1 flu death
• Obesity puts H1N1 patients in high-risk group


02 Aug 2009
• Woman with no underlying medical conditions dies in 6th H1N1-related death


01 Aug 2009
• Saudi Arabia's H1N1 flu death toll rises to four
• WHO advises H1N1 flu drugs for pregnant women


31 Jul 2009
• Japan's ANA flies into red in Q1
• Government resorts deactivated as H1N1 quarantine facilities
• Taiwan reports first death from H1N1 flu


30 Jul 2009
• SIA reports net loss of S$307m in Q1, first quarterly loss in 6 years


29 Jul 2009
• New HPB skit to help reinforce personal hygiene in kids
• Two out of three H1N1 flu deaths are in Latin America
• Sunbeds elevated to top cancer risk level: WHO
• Tourist arrivals to Beijing picking up


28 Jul 2009
• Two more H1N1 flu patients admitted to ICU
• Flu sets Swiss drug firms working full speed


27 Jul 2009
• 5th H1N1-related death in Singapore
• SIA Engineering's net profit fell by 23% on-year to S$45.1m in the 1st quarter
• Raffles Medical Group's Q2 net profit up 13.8% to S$8.8m


26 Jul 2009
• Two more H1N1 flu patients admitted to ICU
• Donations to Ren Ci Hospital expected to decrease by over 50%
• Singapore Children's Society aims to raise S$180,000
• H1N1 flu's rapid spread leaves health experts on edge
• Indonesia reports first H1N1 flu-related death


25 Jul 2009
• Tuition centres, music schools tighten H1N1 infection control measures
• Child's flu death sparks race tensions in Australia
• 3 more H1N1 patients admitted to ICU
• US health authorities prepare for fall H1N1 flu outbreak
• British PM's party suffers new poll blow


24 Jul 2009
• Singapore records 4th H1N1-related death
• Experts say it will take another 2 months before H1N1 infections die down


23 Jul 2009
• Britain reports 100,000 new H1N1 flu cases in a week
• Wake held for 13-year-old boy who died from H1N1 complications
• Roche sees strong Tamiflu sales carrying on in 2009
• H1N1 flu boosts Tamiflu sales by 203%
• Chinese firm begins H1N1 flu vaccine trial


22 Jul 2009
• MOH sets up $10m fund for H1N1 research
• Doctors exercise more flexibility when issuing medical leave to patients
• Second H1N1-related death in Singapore
• Australia starts H1N1 flu vaccine trial as world toll leaps
• Taiwan develops new compound to fight H1N1 flu
• H1N1 flu toll climbs to 700 as schools closure mulled


21 Jul 2009
• Healthcare providers stock up on Tamiflu
• 3 more patients admitted to ICU with H1N1, 2 in critical condition
• Asian tourism to NZ dives amid H1N1 flu fears
• China quarantines 178 pupils from Britain, US


20 Jul 2009
• Latest 2 H1N1 patients admitted to ICU sought treatment late
• China quarantines at least 85 UK students
• British airlines blocking H1N1 flu travellers


19 Jul 2009
• H1N1 flu spreading rapidly in Japan, tops 4,000 cases
• 34-year-old woman with acute myeloid leukaemia tests positive for H1N1
• Bodies of H1N1 victims to be buried or cremated within 7 days
• British students quarantined in China over H1N1 fears


18 Jul 2009
• British students quarantined in China over H1N1 flu
• Singapore confirms first H1N1-related death
• WHO says H1N1 flu sweeping world at unprecedented speed


17 Jul 2009
• Argentina declares alert as pigs found with H1N1 flu
• 44 confirmed H1N1 flu cases in hospitals, including 3 in ICU
• Spike in British H1N1 flu deaths as race for vaccines begins


16 Jul 2009
• 49-year-old man latest H1N1 flu victim to be admitted to intensive care
• WHO chief says flu vaccine 'not ready for months'
• Australia H1N1 flu cases top 10,000


15 Jul 2009
• Two more patients in intensive care after contracting H1N1
• SKorea scraps festivals, keeps students home over H1N1 flu
• H1N1 cases in Australia, Japan continue to rise
• Countries plan for mass vaccinations against A(H1N1) flu


14 Jul 2009
• 46 H1N1 patients in hospital, one still in ICU
• Australia orders 21 million H1N1 flu vaccines
• Taiwan to welcome 700,000 Chinese tourists this year


13 Jul 2009
• Schools to resume CCA programmes next week with H1N1 precautions
• Philippines reports two new H1N1 flu deaths
• Three more H1N1 flu deaths bring Thai toll to 21


12 Jul 2009
• Three more H1N1 flu deaths bring Thai toll to 18
• H1N1 flu patient in critical condition in Hong Kong


11 Jul 2009
• Demand for mobile clinic services rises as H1N1 spreads
• Health Minister says S'pore is in last leg of battle against H1N1
• Canada warns pregnant women about H1N1 flu risks


10 Jul 2009
• Singapore to stop temperature screening at border checkpoints from July 11


09 Jul 2009
• Second patient in intensive care after contracting H1N1


08 Jul 2009
• MOH announces changes to H1N1 tracking measures
• Japan's H1N1 flu cases top 2,000
• WHO to ask infected countries to stop testing H1N1 flu cases


07 Jul 2009
• H1N1-affected schools reopen
• 106 new H1N1 cases bring total to 1,217 in Singapore


06 Jul 2009
• H1N1 cases up 56 to 1,111 in Singapore
• Australia reports 11th H1N1 flu-related death


05 Jul 2009
• 52 new H1N1 cases bring total infected in Singapore to 1,055
• Boarding schools take steps to tackle spread of H1N1 flu


04 Jul 2009
• Thailand's H1N1 flu death toll reaches seven
• S'pore confirms 34 new cases of H1N1, total tally now at 1,003 cases
• China apologises to Mexico for tough H1N1 flu stand


03 Jul 2009
• Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu case found in Hong Kong
• Singapore confirms 91 new H1N1 cases, bringing total to 969
• Brunei reports first H1N1 flu death
• Schools to keep up H1N1 precautionary measures
• SKorea to buy H1N1 vaccine for quarter of population
• Tamiflu-resistant A(H1N1) flu patient found in Japan


02 Jul 2009
• Singapore confirms 95 new cases of H1N1 flu, bringing total to 878 cases
• Singapore's poultry, egg merchants to ensure supply should H1N1 outbreak hit
• Some businesses see drop in customers due to H1N1 concerns
• Australia urges calm after child flu death


01 Jul 2009
• S'pore confirms 82 new H1N1 flu cases, makes transition to mitigation phase
• Australia probes death of 3-year-old with H1N1 flu
• H1N1 flu spreads as Spain, Uruguay report first deaths


30 Jun 2009
• Schools worry about manpower issue amid H1N1 spread
• H1N1 cases rise to 701 in Singapore
• Samsung Singapore confirms its first H1N1 case
• DPM Teo Chee Hean says SAF training must go on despite H1N1
• Global H1N1 flu cases leap past 70,000
• Denmark reports first case of resistance to H1N1 flu treatment


29 Jun 2009
• 30 new H1N1 cases raise total in Singapore to 629
• 500 students at RI Boarding School on leave of absence
• Over 1,900 Republic Poly students petition for classes to be suspended
• Australia reports two new H1N1-linked deaths
• Schools carry out measures to prevent H1N1 flu
• Nightclub operators put in place H1N1 precautionary measures


28 Jun 2009
• SPF taking steps to reduce H1N1 flu spread at police coast guard base
• Indonesia confirms new H1N1 flu cases
• Malaysia not sending rest of athletes to AYG
• 145 new H1N1 cases raise total infected in Singapore to 599
• Presbyterian High closes for a week after teacher contracted H1N1
• NUS steps up general cleaning of campus
• Tripartite's H1N1 guidelines aimed at protecting workers, businesses


27 Jun 2009
• S’pore confirms 89 new cases of H1N1; total number of cases stands at 454
• Schools implement precautionary H1N1 measures when holidays end Monday
• Madrasahs to carry out precautionary measures against H1N1
• Thailand reports first two deaths from H1N1 flu
• Australia reports fifth H1N1-related death
• At least 1 million H1N1 flu cases in US


26 Jun 2009
• RP teachers conduct e-lessons to minimise spread of H1N1 virus
• Singapore confirms 50 new cases of H1N1 flu
• Kidney dialysis centres adopt precautionary measures against H1N1 flu
• Children more susceptible to H1N1 as they have higher virus attack rate
• WHO says nearly 60,000 cases, 263 dead from H1N1 flu
• RiverLife Church to suspend activities till July 5
• Nanyang Polytechnic confirms first H1N1 case
• Mexico, Chile urge more access to H1N1 flu vaccine


25 Jun 2009
• 95 new H1N1 cases raise total infected in S'pore to 315
• S'pore could move into full H1N1 mitigation phase as early as next week
• Airlines revenues sink as H1N1 flu adds to woes
• CIMB-GK Securities remisier contracts H1N1
• Polyclinics to set up special stations to treat H1N1 flu cases
• Japan changes approach to deal with H1N1


24 Jun 2009
• Only 25% of Singapore firms ready for flu pandemic
• SAF puts in place additional H1N1 precautionary measures
• Schools gear up for H1N1 fight
• 26 new H1N1 cases in Singapore, bringing total to 220
• TTSH releases clinical data of first 50 H1N1 patients in Singapore
• MediaCorp takes precautionary measures to contain H1N1 virus
• Indonesia concerned Australians bringing H1N1 flu to Bali


23 Jun 2009
• Butter Factory closes for a week, one staff infected with H1N1
• Two more holiday chalets designated as H1N1 quarantine centres
• Schools ready to implement home-based learning for students on leave of absence
• Some say MOE's H1N1 precautionary measures are enough
• 26 new H1N1 cases in Singapore, bringing total to 194
• AYG organisers say no plans to test all athletes for H1N1
• MOE to issue 7-day leave of absence to those returning from H1N1 affected countries
• Singapore confirms 26 more new H1N1 cases


22 Jun 2009
• H1N1 flu toll leaps past 52,000 infected, 231 dead
• Philippines reports first H1N1 flu death
• Singapore changes tactics to battle H1N1 influenza
• 3 HK footballers at Asian Youth Games contract H1N1
• China closes school as H1N1 flu cases mount
• Singapore confirms another 16 new H1N1 cases


21 Jun 2009
• Hong Kong reports 65 new H1N1 flu cases
• Local clusters of H1N1 transmission take measures to minimise spread of virus
• Malaysia shuts school with three H1N1 flu cases
• Singapore confirms two clusters of H1N1 local transmission


20 Jun 2009
• Only half of flu clinics meet criteria to deal with pandemic
• Philippine football player H1N1 infected
• Australia calls for calm after first H1N1 flu-linked death
• H1N1 flu death toll in US, Canada reaches 100
• H1N1 patients face discrimination in Philippines


19 Jun 2009
• 26 new H1N1 cases, 3 appear to have been infected locally
• Public hospitals gearing up to take in H1N1 cases should community spread kick in
• Companies urged to take extra steps to reduce H1N1 spread
• Australian H1N1 flu sufferer dies, cause uncertain


18 Jun 2009
• Local attractions hold promotions to draw more visitors
• Experts expect number of marriages to go up during economic downturn
• Singapore may have its first unlinked local H1N1 flu case
• Malaysia stepping up measures to contain spread of H1N1 flu
• South Africa confirms first H1N1 flu case
• AYG Committee unveils H1N1 flu precaution plans
• Macau reports first case of H1N1 flu
• Thailand on alert as domestic H1N1 flu cases jump
• Japan's lower house votes to lift ban on child organ transplants
• Laos reports first H1N1 flu case


17 Jun 2009
• Paediatric ICU facilities in all hospitals may treat H1N1 flu patients
• S'pore confirms 17 new cases of H1N1 flu, bringing total to 66
• Australia raises H1N1 flu alert level
• Thailand to hand out a million H1N1 flu booklets
• South America bears winter brunt of H1N1 pandemic
• US school group diagnosed with H1N1 flu in China


16 Jun 2009
• Doctors say H1N1 containment strategy may be dropped in a week or two
• H1N1 flu cases in Singapore rise to 49
• Argentina reports first H1N1 flu death


15 Jun 2009
• Parents say they are assured of safety measures against H1N1 flu
• Philippines reports first domestic H1N1 flu cluster
• First death of A(H1N1) flu patient in Britain
• Australia, Saudi Arabia set for new A(H1N1) flu measures


14 Jun 2009
• Singapore confirms 6 more H1N1 flu cases, bringing total to 40
• Australia set to raise H1N1 flu alert level
• Thai PM urges against H1N1 flu panic
• H1N1 flu cases in Singapore rise to 34


12 Jun 2009
• H1N1 flu vaccine ready for clinical trials
• Singapore confirms 6 more H1N1 cases bringing total to 27 so far
• ASEAN Secretary-General says region must not resort to panic measures
• S'pore remains on yellow alert despite flu pandemic announcement
• Shorter wait for H1N1 test results at TTSH
• Nations say they are ready for H1N1 flu pandemic
• Novartis produces first batch of H1N1 flu vaccine
• Australia plays down flu fears as pandemic declared
• Australia in emergency talks as flu pandemic declared


11 Jun 2009
• WHO declares H1N1 flu pandemic
• Singapore confirms three more H1N1 flu cases
• Singapore to change strategy if WHO declares H1N1 flu pandemic
• WHO to consult experts Thursday on H1N1 flu pandemic decision
• Hong Kong to close primary schools over H1N1 flu outbreak
• World edges towards official H1N1 flu pandemic


10 Jun 2009
• 2 more H1N1 flu patients discharged
• Hong Kong reports first domestic human H1N1 flu case
• World getting "very close" to H1N1 pandemic, says WHO


09 Jun 2009
• Over 18,000 calls made to H1N1 hotline since it was activated
• Singapore confirms 18th case of H1N1 flu
• Five more cases of H1N1 flu in Cairo dorm
• GSK deal to provide China with flu vaccines
• Singapore confirms two more H1N1 cases, bringing total cases to 17


08 Jun 2009
• Three more H1N1 patients discharged from CDC
• Poll shows some Singaporeans avoid those quarantined for H1N1
• H1N1 flu leaves US mayor quarantined in China


06 Jun 2009
• Aunt of H1N1 patient becomes 15th case
• No community spread of H1N1 so far is an achievement for S'pore: Mr Khaw
• Melbourne reportedly world's H1N1 flu capital


05 Jun 2009
• 2 new H1N1 virus cases confirmed on Fri; total of 14 cases now
• WHO convenes emergency meeting on H1N1 flu
• Rotovirus vaccination will not be made compulsory, says MOH
• H1N1 death toll continues to rise in Mexico, US


04 Jun 2009
• Australia's H1N1 flu count soars to nearly 900
• IATA chief says outlook bleak for airline industry
• Children to be quarantined as H1N1 flu toll hits 634 in Australia
• Philippine students learn proper habits to check spread of H1N1 flu
• Contact tracing completed for 7th, 8th, 9th H1N1 cases


03 Jun 2009
• Singapore's H1N1 flu cases rise to 11
• H1N1 flu cases pass 500 in Australia, state's alert level raised
• Singapore confirms ninth H1N1 case
• World 'getting closer' to H1N1 flu pandemic, says WHO


02 Jun 2009
• Singapore confirms eighth H1N1 case, patient is 15-year-old student
• Australia H1N1 flu tally soars near 500
• Australia H1N1 flu cases hit 400


01 Jun 2009
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital sets up additional H1N1 screening facility
• H1N1 flu cases jump to 276 in Chile
• 2,000 to leave flu-hit Australian ship after all-clear


31 May 2009
• Khaw says communal spread of H1N1 likely to happen soon
• Three of five confirmed H1N1 cases discharged from CDC
• Vietnam records first swine flu case
• Health Ministry confirms fifth case of H1N1 in Singapore


30 May 2009
• 119 home quarantine orders served in relation to H1N1 virus
• Philippines schools cleared to open despite H1N1 flu
• Isolated ship docks in Australia as H1N1 flu cases increase
• H1N1 flu cases pass 15,000 mark


29 May 2009
• MOH to study H1N1 bug and finetune flu control measures
• No difference in presenting symptoms of H1N1 flu and seasonal flu
• China confirms first case of domestic H1N1 flu case
• MOH looking to contact 43 people on same flight as H1N1 patients
• First suspected case of domestic H1N1 flu in China
• Death toll at 113 as H1N1 flu spreads to Venezuela, Paraguay


28 May 2009
• 3 people in close contact with first H1N1 patient test negative for virus
• Australia isolates ship, orders H1N1 flu vaccine
• Singapore firms prepared for H1N1 outbreak
• Singapore confirms three more H1N1 flu cases
• Singaporeans concerned but calm as H1N1 virus arrives on country's shores
• Global H1N1 flu deaths top 100


27 May 2009
• No visitor rule put in place at Communicable Disease Centre 2
• Australia braced for H1N1 flu, as Asia cases rise
• H1N1 flu not likely to have major impact on Singapore's economy
• Singapore's first H1N1 patient is an SMU student
• Singapore confirms first case of H1N1
• WHO mulls pandemic threshold as flu cases near 13,000
• New H1N1 flu cases in Britain linked to school
• Two more New Yorkers with H1N1 flu dead


26 May 2009
• Travel insurance do not offer extra coverage for H1N1
• Global H1N1 flu death toll approaches 100


25 May 2009
• H1N1 flu fears hit Australian schools
• China reports two new H1N1 flu cases
• South Korea confirms 22nd H1N1 flu case


24 May 2009
• Hong Kong confirms seventh H1N1 flu case
• Report says another 11 H1N1 flu cases confirmed in South Korea
• China reports eighth H1N1 flu case
• Philippines confirms second H1N1 flu case
• 18 US soldiers confirmed with H1N1 flu in Kuwait
• Australia reports two more H1N1 flu cases
• Kuwait detects H1N1 flu cases among US soldiers
• Australia defends anti-flu steps as global cases rise


23 May 2009
• Australian PM defends ramp-up of H1N1 flu response
• China, South Korea report rise in H1N1 flu cases
• H1N1 flu vaccine could be ready end June, says WHO


22 May 2009
• Young girl is first person with H1N1 flu in Philippines
• WHO chief says H1N1 flu to hit world's poor harder
• China reports sixth case of H1N1 flu
• Japan eases anti-H1N1 flu measures
• Taiwan confirms three new H1N1 flu cases
• Australia ups H1N1 flu pandemic threat level
• H1N1 flu cases on the rise in Australia, Taiwan
• Mexico lifts flu bans, as world puzzles over virus
• Taiwan reports new H1N1 flu case, says mass outbreak unlikely
• Japan reports 292 H1N1 flu cases, PM urges calm
• Young girl is first case of H1N1 flu in Philippines


21 May 2009
• WHO hesitates to declare pandemic
• S'pore residents to be more responsible, vigilant to fight H1N1, says Mr Khaw
• Japanese girls with H1N1 flu attended mock UN global meet
• Australia reports sixth case of H1N1 flu


20 May 2009
• Japan's H1N1 flu epidemic spreads to Tokyo
• Australia reports four new cases of H1N1 flu
• H1N1 flu cases surge past 10,000
• Japan's H1N1 flu infections rise to 232
• Four S'poreans among tourists freed in Tibet after H1N1 flu ruled out
• H1N1 flu cases spread in Asia, Americas
• Japan's H1N1 flu cases top 200
• Japan H1N1 flu cases spread, nearing 200
• Taiwan reports first H1N1 flu case
• H1N1 flu cases soar towards 10,000


19 May 2009
• 4 Singaporeans under quarantine in Tibet after suspected H1N1 case
• Hong Kong on new flu alert after stopover of suspected patient
• Japan closes more than 4,000 schools over H1N1 flu fears
• South Korea confirms Vietnamese as 4th H1N1 flu patient
• WHO resists declaring pandemic over H1N1 flu


18 May 2009
• WHO assembly opens amid flu pandemic fears
• HK braces for more H1N1 cases, wants US to screen outgoing passengers
• Japan reports 135 H1N1 flu cases, closes 2,000 schools
• Two Malaysian H1N1 flu patients recovering
• Flu cases soar to 129 in Japan
• H1N1 flu may have "notable" economic effects, says IMF
• Number of H1N1 flu cases in Japan reaches 121
• First two H1N1 flu cases in Chile
• Teacher dies of H1N1 flu in New York
• H1N1 flu spreads in Japan ahead of WHO meet


17 May 2009
• Hong Kong confirms third case of H1N1 flu
• Japan confirms 13 more H1N1 flu cases, total at 25
• Nine Japanese students test positive for H1N1 flu
• No deal on sharing of vaccines at WHO meet
• China reports third confirmed H1N1 flu case


16 May 2009
• H1N1 flu cases soar again as more countries hit
• Japan reports three domestic H1N1 flu cases
• PM Lee says battle with H1N1 far from over although immediate threat has passed
• S'pore will order enough H1N1 vaccines if WHO gives go-ahead
• India confirms first case of H1N1 flu
• Malaysia confirms second H1N1 flu case
• First domestic H1N1 flu infection confirmed in Japan
• US government lifts advisory against travel to Mexico
• MOH lifts home quarantine order for travellers from Mexico
• First suspected domestic H1N1 infection reported in Japan
• WHO says H1N1 flu set to spread, as reported cases surge
• New York closes 3 more schools in H1N1 flu fight


15 May 2009
• New York closes schools as H1N1 flu cases surge
• It's matter of time when S'pore will see H1N1 case
• 1,000 more confirmed H1N1 flu cases added in one day
• Malaysia confirms first H1N1 flu case
• China urges vigilance over H1N1 flu
• More than 6,000 H1N1 flu cases, says WHO


14 May 2009
• HKong wants US to screen outgoing passengers at airports
• China hunts for possible H1N1 flu carriers
• China, Hong Kong confirm second H1N1 flu cases


13 May 2009
• WHO expert advises against "swine flu parties" as little known about H1N1
• Hong Kong confirms second case of H1N1 flu
• China confirms second case of H1N1 flu
• China heightens nationwide H1N1 flu vigilance


12 May 2009
• H1N1 flu cases go over 5,000 worldwide
• S'pore to stay on yellow alert even if a few confirmed H1N1 cases surface
• Prevention, preparedness the best ways to fight H1N1 outbreak
• China steps up flu vigilance in wake of first case
• Thailand confirms first H1N1 flu case
• Cuba confirms first H1N1 flu case
• H1N1 flu hits China as global cases rise


11 May 2009
• Visa requirements for Mexican nationals lifted from Tuesday
• One Singaporean left quarantined at Aloha Resort
• China confirms first case of H1N1 flu on mainland
• 14 Mexicans remain quarantined in China
• US sees hundreds of new H1N1 flu cases
• Mexico to skip China food expo over H1N1 flu
• Canada confirms five new H1N1 flu cases
• China reports first suspected H1N1 flu case


10 May 2009
• Singapore to lower flu alert level to yellow on Monday
• Threat of terrorism remains real, says SM Goh
• Third US H1N1 flu death confirmed
• 500 Canadian pigs in H1N1 flu cull
• H1N1 flu toll tops 50
• Japan confirms fourth case of H1N1 flu
• Britain confirms nine new H1N1 flu cases
• Costa Rica confirms first H1N1 flu death


09 May 2009
• Mexican masters student in Singapore out of quarantine
• Mexican student in Singapore out of quarantine
• 6 quarantined people hospitalised in Japan over flu concern
• Australia reports first case of H1N1 flu
• Brazil confirms first domestically transmitted H1N1 flu case
• Many businesses not lowering guard despite flu alert downgrade
• H1N1 flu covered under most health plans
• Three Japanese test positive for H1N1 flu
• Asian nations to boost flu drug stockpiles
• First H1N1 flu death in Canada
• Quarantine order ends at HK hotel, no new suspected H1N1 cases


08 May 2009
• All Singaporeans quarantined in Hong Kong released
• Flu quarantine lifted at Hong Kong hotel
• Asian nations set to boost flu drug stockpiles
• Mexico relieved but global H1N1 flu fears persist
• First H1N1 flu case confirmed in Argentina
• Brazil identifies first four H1N1 flu cases
• China lifts quarantine on flu flight passengers


07 May 2009
• 13 home quarantine orders issued, as Singapore lowers flu alert level
• Asian nations warned to stay vigilant over flu
• Russia lifts flu-linked pork ban on five US states
• Japan's hospitals reject patients with fever amid flu scare
• South Korea confirms third H1N1 flu case
• Canadians released from flu surveillance in China
• WHO wants countries to justify H1N1 flu measures
• Mexico reopens as scientists tout H1N1 flu breakthrough


06 May 2009
• PERC says S'pore and HK best placed to cope with possible H1N1 pandemic
• NEA makes building owners step up cleaning efforts as H1N1 precaution
• DPM Teo urges nation to be prepared should H1N1 develop into pandemic
• Offices, restaurants re-open in Mexico as epidemic fades
• Philippines urges concerted efforts in fight against H1N1 flu
• Singapore to lower flu alert to yellow over next five days
• Asia seeks united front against H1N1 flu
• China suspends express visa service for Americans
• H1N1 flu contains eerie echoes of 1918 catastrophe
• Mexico raises flu death toll to 29, infected to 913
• Beware of products claiming to be effective against H1N1 virus
• Mexican government hailed by WHO for flu response
• H1N1 flu could derail Asia economic recovery, says ADB
• Flu fears abate despite new US death, rising caseload
• First death of US resident from H1N1 flu
• Mexico jet lands in Hong Kong to take home nationals
• National Arts Council implements H1N1 precautionary measures


05 May 2009
• Coffeeshops, hawker centres gear up for cleaning campaign
• S'pore PR quarantined at HK hotel questioned infection control measures
• Singapore places another 5 people under home quarantine
• Asia's first person-to-person H1N1 flu case confirmed in SKorea
• Play Safe, say doctors
• Hong Kong's chief apologises for quarantine ordeal
• US H1N1 flu cases rise as NY school reopens
• Nine new flu cases in Britain, seven not been to Mexico
• Influenza A (H1N1) flu cases top 1,000, says WHO
• Tests show Japanese woman may have H1N1 flu
• China sends plane for citizens in flu-hit Mexico
• Mexico to end shutdown as flu epidemic wanes
• WHO urges vigilance against Influenza A (H1N1) flu


04 May 2009
• Mexico raises H1N1 flu toll to 26 dead and 701 infected
• Three people issued with home quarantine order
• SMRT's train frequency to be reduced if flu alert hits red
• Prices of healthcare stocks stabilise as spread of H1N1 virus slows
• Asian countries test out disaster relief preparedness plans
• WHO backs China quarantine measures
• Japan boosts anti-flu measures for holiday travellers
• Asian shares hit seven-month highs
• Mexico getting on top of H1N1 virus, says president
• Mexico City shutdown likely to be lifted Wednesday
• China bans pork imports from Alberta
• China denies targeting Mexicans
• Argentina keeps ban on flights from Mexico amid A(H1N1) virus scare
• Mexico says H1N1 flu epidemic 'in its phase of decline'
• WHO urges close watch on pig farms for new H1N1 flu


03 May 2009
• Egypt's pig farmers clash with police over slaughter
• Questions over Hong Kong's quarantine hotel
• Govts could use harsh measures to contain H1N1 flu
• Swine flu could worsen global recession, say analysts
• World still on alert as Mexico sees flu "stabilisation"
• US, Canada, Mexico call for flu not to hit trade
• US confirms 160 cases of H1N1 flu in 21 states
• Ireland confirms first H1N1 flu case
• WHO awaits clearer picture of H1N1 flu severity and spread
• World still on alert as Mexico sees flu stabilisation


02 May 2009
• India monitors suspected flu case as six others cleared
• Authorities scramble to halt H1N1 flu in Asia
• First case of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Italy
• Egypt to begin pig slaughter in earnest
• Taiwan seeks 19 passengers on H1N1 flu flight
• Latin America better prepared for flu
• South Korea reports first confirmed case of H1N1 flu virus
• Swine flu cases in Canada hits 51
• China suspends flights from Mexico
• Two cases of swine flu confirmed in France
• Asian Development Bank set for Bali meeting


01 May 2009
• ASEAN may discuss flu concerns with US Centre for Disease Control
• Australia calls for calm over swine flu
• Denmark reports first confirmed case of swine flu
• Germany says swine flu in nurse who had not been to Mexico
• Hong Kong quarantines hotel in swine flu case
• Hong Kong reports first confirmed case of swine flu
• Japan's first suspected swine flu case tests negative
• Officials act to soothe global swine flu fears
• Mexico begins five-day shutdown to fight flu spread
• Swine Flu's First Fatality: A Chronicle of Deaths Foretold
• Mexico's Mystery: Why Is Swine Flu Deadlier There?
• US swine flu cases at 113 as Colorado confirms two
• Japan reports first suspected swine flu case
• WHO changes swine flu name to 'influenza A (H1N1)'
• No evidence to raise pandemic flu alert level to top phase, says WHO
• World warned of grim swine flu battle ahead


30 Apr 2009
• IATA says airlines are prepared for high level alert for swine flu
• MOM lays out recommendations to help employers keep swine flu at bay
• Hong Kong patients tested negative for swine flu
• Japan steps up swine flu surveillance
• SBF prepared with Business Continuity Guide and plans
• Sales of flu-related products increase sharply at pharmacies
• Analysts say extent of swine flu impact on STI unclear
• Netherlands reports first case of swine flu
• Most hospital visitors agree with enhanced infection control measures
• Businesses concerned swine flu will further drag down economy
• Singapore raises swine flu pandemic alert from yellow to orange
• Philippine consumers shun pork over swine flu concerns
• China warns of swine flu ahead of major holiday
• Veredus Laboratories develop test-kit to detect Swine Flu
• WHO raises flu alert to five as pandemic 'imminent'
• Texas declares swine flu emergency
• WHO calls emergency meet as swine flu spreads


29 Apr 2009
• Confirmed swine flu cases rise to 91 in US and 10 in Spain
• Child dies in US as swine flu fears mount
• ASEAN health ministers plan to meet on swine flu
• Egypt orders immediate cull of country's pigs
• Banks, retail malls ready to roll out continuity plans if swine flu hits S'pore
• Singapore stockpiles enough treatment courses for swine flu
• Malaysian pig farmers urge govt to ban pork imports over swine flu concerns
• Death of US toddler heightens swine flu fears
• Swine flu adds new dimension of risk to Singapore's economic growth
• S'poreans should be on the alert for swine flu, but not unduly alarmed
• First swine flu death outside Mexico confirmed in US
• France to ask EU to ban Mexico flights over swine flu
• Firms urged to ensure business continuity if swine flu hits
• SSC sets up committee to oversee swine flu precautions for Asian Youth Games
• Germany confirms three cases of swine flu
• Beijing rejects reports on China origin of flu
• No swine flu cases in Singapore but government urges caution
• First case of swine flu confirmed in Germany
• More suspected swine flu cases hit Asia
• Mexico shuts down public sites to fight swine flu
• Taiwan to be given observer status on WHO body
• World flu fears sharpen as more cases detected
• California declares swine flu emergency
• India's Cipla says ready to supply flu drug copy


28 Apr 2009
• Two cases of human swine flu confirmed in Israel
• Singapore ups swine flu alert level
• Europe fears more swine flu cases
• Some pork sellers see drop in sales due to swine flu concerns
• MM Lee says S'pore not taking any chances in dealing with swine flu
• Asia tightens controls against swine flu
• Temperature-taking exercise to be conducted in schools
• Swine flu spreads, containment seen as 'unfeasible'
• Healthcare providers step up infection control measures
• Swine flu continues to weigh on Asian shares
• First Mideast swine flu case confirmed in Israel
• China on full alert for swine flu
• Swine flu crisis deepens
• Thai authorities taking swine flu precautions at airport
• HK steps up SARS-like emergency precautions against swine flu
• New Zealand confirms at least three swine flu cases
• Several suspected human swine flu cases in China
• Airline, travel sectors ready for swine flu threat
• US monitors visitors, warns against Mexico travel
• US health officials plot moves to curb swine flu
• "Probable" swine flu deaths up to 152 in Mexico
• Japan tightens visa rules for Mexicans; cautions against visits to flu-hit nations
• New Zealand checks 56 possible swine flu cases
• South Korea suspects first human swine flu case
• Swine flu fears boost US dollar versus euro
• Wall Street dips as swine flu prompts caution
• WHO raises flu alert level, warns no region is safe
• Oil prices slide on swine flu fears
• US swine flu cases leap to 40 as Obama urges calm
• Mexico shuts all schools, raises probable flu toll to 149
• Swine flu hits Europe with confirmed cases in Britain, Spain
• US releases 25% of drug stockpile for swine flu


27 Apr 2009
• Expert says swine flu could spread faster than SARS virus
• Two cases with travel history to US referred to CDC for swine flu tests
• Hong Kong woman cleared of swine flu
• Report says Malaysia on high alert over swine flu
• Indonesia suspends pork imports, boosts airport scanners
• Asia can provide lessons on fighting swine flu
• Swine flu spreads economic shivers
• Europe's first swine flu case confirmed in Spain
• Alarm grows as flu toll mounts and spreads to Europe
• Stock markets dive on swine flu fears
• Asia steps up fight to prevent swine flu spread
• Asia better prepared to tackle swine flu, says WHO
• China bans pork imports from Mexico, parts of US
• US distributing Tamiflu in hopes of countering swine flu
• Probable swine flu death toll reaches 103 in Mexico, 400 hospitalised
• Shares of anti-flu pharma firm soars on Australian stock market
• Hong Kong unveils tough anti-flu measures
• Philippines warns on hugs, kisses over flu fear
• Streets empty as Mexico waits for the worst
• Australian swine flu tests negative
• Two checked for swine flu in Australia
• Confirmation of NZ swine fever cases expected within the week
• US declares swine flu outbreak a health emergency
• WHO says swine flu virus could mutate to "more dangerous" strain
• Global alarm as killer swine flu spreads


26 Apr 2009
• Singapore will be pro-active in handling possible swine flu outbreak
• Israeli suspected of having swine flu in Mideast first
• Asia on alert after flu threat spreads
• 10 New Zealand students "likely" have swine flu
• Asia on alert over swine flu threat
• 81 probable deaths from swine flu, 20 certain
• US confirms two more cases of swine flu
• Mexico seeks to reassure over deadly swine flu
• WHO chief says swine flu could become 'pandemic'


25 Apr 2009
• No human swine flu in Singapore but docs told to be on lookout
• Concern grows in Mexico, US over killer flu
• WHO on high alert as swine fever pattern emerges
• Authorities rush to tackle killer swine flu in Mexico, US


24 Apr 2009
• Swine flu kills 60 in Mexico, moves to US
• Mexico shuts schools over deadly influenza epidemic

 


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