Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has advised those who may be affected with the Influenza A virus (H1N1) to take the necessary precautionary measures to avoid the virus from being spread to others.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said those who have a flu, which could lead to the ‘swine flu’, should also isolate themselves from the public or wear a mask when outdoors.
“They should wear a mask when out in public and wash their hands at all times,” he told reporters at the MySihat Run 2017″ event held at Padang Merbok, here today.
Two H1N1 cases were reported in Melaka, believed to be contracted by two students of SK Tengkera 2, Melaka Tengah, Melaka, yesterday.
On a separate issue, Dr Noor Hisham said the media’s portrayal of the leptospirosis virus as a ‘mystery virus’ could cause public anxiety.
“The media has made viral the disease as a ‘mystery virus’ causing panic to the people in Kajang, it is not a mysterious virus,” he said.
Three individuals in Kelantan were confirmed to have contracted leptospirosis as of Friday, and it was believed to be linked to the recent floods in Tanah Merah, Kelantan.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said yesterday that the three of them, along with three others had previously been admitted to Tanah Merah Hospital after attending a family gathering in Kajang, Selangor. – Bernama