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Update on Influenza A (H1N1-2009) Cases in Hospital (16 July 2009)
16 July 2009
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16 Jul 2009
There are 36 confirmed Influenza A (H1N1-2009) cases in hospitals, including 3 in ICU.
The 51-year-old male patient at CGH, admitted on 8 July, with multiple co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension) has stabilised. He was moved out of ICU today. If he continues to recover, he can expect to be discharged home soon.
The other two female patients at SGH and KKH are still in ICU; both are in stable condition.
New ICU case
Meanwhile, a 49-year-old man with multiple co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol) sought medical treatment at CGH Emergency Department this morning, after 4 days of flu-like symptoms, including severe pneumonia. He was admitted immediately to ICU. He is currently in critical condition. Laboratory tests confirmed that he was also infected with H1N1.
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Public Hospital | Hospitalised (in ICU*) |
|---|---|
Alexandra Hospital | 0 |
Changi General Hospital | 6(1*) |
KK Women's and Children's Hospital | 9(1*) |
National University Hospital | 8 |
Singapore General Hospital | 4(1*) |
Tan Tock Seng Hospital | 3 |
CDC 2 | 6 |
Total | 36(3*) |
*number of patient(s) in Intensive Care Unit