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26 new confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1-2009) - 24 June 2009
24 June 2009
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24 Jun 2009
1. Singapore has confirmed another 26 new cases (195th to 220th cases) of Influenza A (H1N1-2009), comprising 11 local cases and 15 cases with travel history. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Singapore to 220.
2. The 11 new local cases comprise of two Butter Factory patrons, two who attended a church camp at the Fishermen of Christ Church, two full-time national servicemen at Maju Camp and five unlinked cases. The five unlinked cases comprise of four females and one male aged between 18 to 22 years old.
3. Of the 15 imported cases, four had a travel history to the Philippines, four to Australia, three to Hong Kong, two to the USA, one to the UK and one to New Zealand.
DETAILS OF NEW CASES
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Classification | New cases | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
(1) | LOCAL | ||
A) | Community clusters | ||
Riverlife Church | 0 | 10 | |
Butter Factory | 2 | 11 | |
Workplace | 0 | 2 | |
Social | 0 | 3 | |
Fishermen of Christ Church | 2 | 12 | |
Maju Camp | 2 | 4 | |
B) | Local transmission from imported case. | 0 | 5 |
Classification | New Cases | Total | |
C) | Unlinked | 5 | 15 |
(2) | IMPORTED | 15 | 158 |
TOTAL | 26 | 220 | |
Breakdown of total confirmed cases (As at 24 Jun)
Breakdown by source of infection
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Countries / Areas | Number of cases |
|---|---|
Australia | 63 |
Singapore | 62 |
Philippines | 38 |
United States | 29 |
Hong Kong | 7 |
UK | 7 |
Thailand | 5 |
Canada | 3 |
Indonesia | 3 |
Chile | 1 |
New Zealand | 1 |
Cruise# | 1 |
Total | 220 |
Breakdown of cases by age
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Age group (years) | Number of cases |
|---|---|
< 20 | 108 |
20 - 50 | 107 |
> 50 | 5 |
Total | 220 |
Advisory
4. Those who are planning to travel should check the MOH 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 our hotline at 1800-333 9999, or visit www.flu.gov.sg.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH