More than half of all the people confirmed with Influenza A (H1N1) have recovered from the virus so far.

Tagged as a “mild” form of influenza, some 159 patients, or about 56.8 per cent of the total H1N1 infections, have recuperated since the outbreak first reached Brunei three weeks ago.

In its daily updates on the development of the pandemic in the country, the Ministry of Health confirmed nine new H1N1 cases as of 4pm yesterday, bringing the national tally to 280.

Meanwhile, 22 patients, who have contracted the virus, have either completed treatment or have been discharged from the hospital. Fifty-six people who have been in close contact with H1N1 patients have also completed quarantine, according to the ministry’s statement.

In its efforts to curb the spread of infection, the ministry continued to remind the public to practice good personal hygiene.

These precautionary measures include frequently washing one’s hands with soap and water and then drying them with disposable napkins or an electric hand-dryer.

[Source: Brunei Times]

First day of school after one week rest: Protected with masks, and some with gloves, students spread out (as much as they could) as a preventive measure against the deadly influenza A H1N1 Virus.

They must not be afraid for dilligent teachers has been working hard, recording student’s temperatures at the beginning of the day at 6.30 am. Not only that, visitors were as well brought to a halt for a brief check for symptoms of the pandemic.


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