All Well So Far Of Singaporean Sars Contact Case

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Singaporean contact case of Sars Chia Soo Keng that was first reported in Brunei, two days ago, has not shown any signs or symptoms of the disease.

The Ministry of Health once again reminded Brunei public not to be alarmed over the case of Chia who broke quarantine in Singapore and flew to Brunei where he was speedily traced and isolated.

He had gone to Singapore to attend the funeral of his mother who died of Sars. Other members of his family are also ill.

Chia's case caused a minor panic among the public in Brunei however speedy action, which the Health Ministry took calmed the situation down.

The Administrative Head of the Outpatient Services at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, Dr Hajah Maslina says that Chia is still under observation at the RIPAS Hospital isolation ward.

Dr Hajah Maslina further clarified the proper meaning of the term 'contact case'.

In the meantime, the Health Ministry has stepped up surveillance measures of SARS.

Dr Hajah Maslina said that this includes taking an aural temperature check of all incoming passengers into Brunei International Airport.

At the same time, the Ministry of Health advises the people in Brunei not to travel to SARS-infected countries.

The Ministry adds that by monitoring all incoming passengers from the SARS-infected countries will reduce the risk of an outbreak of SARS in Brunei which is at the moment free from the disease.  Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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