BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The recurrence of the haze is expected to see a surge in the Influenza A (H1N1) cases reported in Malaysia unless proactive measures are taken to curb persistent local transmission, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said Wednesday.
He said the haze, which affects those suffering from upper respiratory illnesses, would complicate matters, especially for asthmatic patients as the H1N1 virus was known to attack the lung cells directly causing serious pneumonia and fatality.
"I agree that the haze recurrence will complicate H1N1 cases for which the antiviral drug, Tamiflu, is only effective on the onset during the first 48 hours," he told Malaysian journalists after attending the 13th annual consultations between Malaysia and Brunei led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, here.
During the meeting which agreed on the need to work closely in addressing the current global H1N1 pandemic, Liow also met with Brunei Health Minister Pehin Datuk Suyoi Osman to exchange views on ways to contain its spread within the communities.
The death toll due to Influenza A(H1N1) in Malaysia rose to 12 with four deaths today, including three children.
-- BERNAMA
11.00 am, it was 117, 5.00 pm, it was 124. (API reading for Bintulu)
There are no clear skies. Baby want to see belon in the sky also cannot. Kites also have to glide lower. Pity. It's gonna get worse I believe. There are people who are still ignorant and just want to contribute to the unhealthy air. Burn this, burn that. Congratulations people. Bintulu is famous for craps again.
So again, stay at home at drinks lots of water. The total deaths related to H1N1 is now 12. Be careful everyone.
God Bless!
mala lah.
ReplyDelete