26 new H1N1 cases in Singapore, bringing total to 194
By Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 23 June 2009 2103 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Singapore has confirmed another 26 new H1N1 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 194.

Ten of the new cases are local transmissions. Of these, four are from the Butter Factory cluster, a popular night spot.

One is from River Life Church and another is from the Singapore Armed Forces Maju Camp. The rest are unlinked cases, infected from those who had travelled overseas.

The Health Ministry said those who are planning to travel should check its website for the latest update on the list of countries with confirmed cases and/or exported H1N1 cases so that they can make considered decisions on whether to proceed with their travel plans.

For more information on Influenza A (H1N1-2009), please access MOH's website at www.moh.gov.sg, call the hotline at 1800-333-9999, or visit www.flu.gov.sg.

Meanwhile, more than 400 family clinics are H1N1-ready. The Health Ministry said supplies of Personal Protection Equipment and Tamiflu have been sent to these Pandemic Preparedness Clinics.

These clinics are located islandwide to ensure that Singaporeans have ready access to medical assessment and prompt treatment for mild cases of H1N1.

- CNA/yb