DUE to the Influenza A(H1N1) outbreak, the public has been urged to avoid crowded places and to wear face masks when mingling with crowds. One supposes theatres, concerts and other arts events would certainly be affected. Dwindling audience numbers and show postponements would surely be the case. But has it been? How have pandemics in […]
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A(H1N1): “No need to panic”
By Dr Ng Swee ChoonTHERE has been much alarm over the rising number of cases and the fatality rate of the A(H1N1) virus, and rightly so, because the A(H1N1) is infectious. Unfortunately, 67 have already died in Malaysia. But if you were to be objective, 67 deaths, out of a possible 70,000 to 80,000 cases, amounts to a death […]
One leptospirosis patient in critical condition
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2009: One of the nine patients who are being treated for leptospirosis at two hospitals in Seberang Prai, Penang is reported to be in critical condition. Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said the patient was now being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Seberang Jaya […]
11 more illegals infected with leptospirosis
PENANG, 16 May 2009: Eleven more illegal immigrants from the Juru detention centre have been admitted to Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) with leptospirosis last night. State Exco for Health and Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Phee Boon Poh said they were sent to hospital after coming down with fever. “Since May 7, 35 illegal immigrants […]
Illegal immigrant dies of Leptospirosis
PENANG, 15 May 2009: A Myanmar illegal immigrant has died and 26 others are under treatment in two hospitals here after having contracted Leptospirosis. The disease is transmitted to humans when water that has been contaminated by animal urine comes in contact with unhealed breaks in the skin, eyes or with the mucous membranes. State […]
