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PRESS RELEASE Kigali 29.10.09, Ninety one (91) patients have finished treatment. Among them ninety (90) are fully recovered. No severe cases have been reported, and all confirmed cases continue to show mild symptoms. On October 28, 2009, only four (4) new laboratory confirmed cases of Influenza A H1N1 have been reported. 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 People should continue with their day-to-day activities as usual. Those who are ill should delay international travel and those developing symptoms following international travel or after a contact to a suspected or confirmed case in Rwanda should seek medical attention, while people with mild symptoms are advised to stay at home. 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: Hotline Tel 3334 or 3335
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