ReliefWeb, 21 Jul 2009, World Health Organisation
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has become the dominant strain of influenza in Singapore and Taiwan (China), local health authorities said, as Guam and Tonga reported their first deaths associated with the virus.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 makes up 53% of reported flu cases in Singapore, health officials said, reinforcing the need for continued vigilance. Local media reports quoted Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan as saying that more Singaporeans would be infected in coming weeks, and hospitals would remain alert to minimize the risks of severe illness, especially among high-risk groups.
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