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PRESS RELEASE Kigali 28.10.09, 89 patients have finished treatment. Among them 81 are fully recovered and 8 are in recovery. No severe cases have been reported, and all confirmed cases continue to show mild symptoms. On October 27, 2009, only four (4) new laboratory confirmed cases of Influenza A H1N1 have been reported. Since the outbreak, the total number of laboratory confirmed cases of Influenza A H1N1 who are on still on treatment is twenty one (21). The Ministry of Health, through TRAC Plus, the National Reference Laboratory and other institutions, is monitoring the situation closely and continues to work on improving the emergency preparedness capacity and surveillance. It also will continue to inform the public and the medical community about relevant developments. Institutions like schools, Military camps and prisons should take caution and report any suspected cases. More than 14,000 treatment doses of Tamiflu, a drug used to treat the illness, and protective equipment are available. Health workers are being trained intensively to train their pairs in various health facilities. Information, Education and Communication materials are being distributed in schools and in homes to caregivers. Information to the public is available through a toll-free hotline (3334, 3335). Additional information is available through the following Web site: www.tracrwanda.org.rw
Individuals are advised to cover their mouths and nose while coughing or sneezing, to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and to seek medical attention if they develop severe symptoms of influenza-like illness they should seek treatment to the nearest health facility and avoid waiting with others at the same area. For more Information:
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