PUTRAJAYA: Death toll due to influenza A (H1N1) remains at 73 as health authorities have not been alerted of new fatality in the past 24 hours.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said that 219 new patients have been warded for influenza-like illness (ILI) and 114 were discharged during the past one day.
He said that only 332 patients who were warded were confirmed to be infected with the A (H1N1) and 52 were currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit.
“With the Hari Raya Aidilfitri around the corner, people will be busy shopping and preparing for the festivity.
“The ministry’s advice is for those who are unwell and individuals in the high risk group to minimise outings so that they will not fall ill during the Hari Raya,” he said Sunday.
Dr Ismail advised the public to maintain a clean and well ventilated home and practice healthy living such as consuming healthy food, drink sufficient amount of water and exercise often.
He reminded those in the high risk group - including those with chronic illness and pregnant women - to immediately seek medical attention if they showed symptoms of the flu as anti-viral treatment would be effective if given to a patient within two days after the symptoms show.
Among symptoms of being infected with the influenza A (H1N1) are fever, headache, joint and body pain, cold and sore throat.
Source: TheStar
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