In a press statement, the Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed that a 16-year-old Bruneian female was reported to have displayed the symptoms of the virus, a day after arriving from a six-day trip in Singapore which fell on June 19.

In light of these developments, the ministry advised the public not to be alarmed or worried. It would also like to emphasise the need for the public to avoid or delay their trips to affected areas, if possible.

Also in a separate reminder, the ministry would also like to remind the public that the seasonal influenza vaccine that is currently available in the country does not protect them against Influenza a (H1N1).

The statement said the girl sought medical treatment the following day at the Outpatient services of the Bandar Seri Begawan Health Centre in JIn Ong Sum Ping. Upon testing positive for H1N1, she was transferred to the prepared isolation wards of Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Hj AlMuhtadee Billah Hospital in Tutong, where she is currently receiving treatment.

The ministry said, the girl, whose name was not disclosed, is currently in good condition and it will be investigating who has come in contact with her since she fell ill and if they are at risk of infection, will he quarantined to prevent further spread of the disease.

As the patient only began to develop symptoms 12 hours after arriving in the country, the ministry will not be contacting passengers on flight B10422, which arrived from Singapore on June 18, due to the minimal risk of infection to other passengers at that time.

However, those who have recently arrived from affected countries are advised to seek medical attention if they develop symptoms of the infection.

Meanwhile, the first victims, who have contracted the virus, is improving in his conditions but is still undergoing treatment at the aforementioned hospital. All contacts of this case have been identified and are currently under quarantine.

Members of the public who have developed symptoms and who have recently returned from an overseas trip arc urged to seek medical attention. They are also advised to stay at home and to avoid crowded places.

The public are also reminded to take precautions by practising good personal hygiene, especially when visiting other countries.--Courtesy ot The Brunei Times

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