No More Cholera Cases Reported

27 October 2004

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27 Oct 2004

There have been no further cases reported since the last confirmed case of cholera with an onset of illness on 10 Oct 2004.

Results of investigation

Investigations indicated that all the cases of cholera had consumed seafood on or around the week of 2 Oct 2004.

Ministry's advice

The Ministry would like to highlight the importance of maintaining good personal and food hygiene practices at all times. In particular, the public is advised to:

Eat only foods that have been thoroughly cooked
Avoid consuming undercooked seafood e.g. raw fish, shellfish or squids
See a doctor promptly if you have symptoms of diarrhoea or vomiting.