Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 1 Updated: 20 th June 2009

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 2 What is Influenza A (H1N1) ? Influenza A (H1N1) is a group of influenza viruses. The current swine flu which is infecting people is a new strain – influenza A/H1N1. Not certain how it developed/ mutated.

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 3 What is the current Influenza A(H1N1) virus status? CDC/WHO have determined that this virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. On June 11, 2009, WHO raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 Phase 6 A level 6 alert means the disease has become widespread globally (pandemic) The disease has spread to more than 70 countries with about 27,000 infections.

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 4 Country29,669 World Swine Flu Cases (WHO) - As of June 12, 2009 Argentina343 Australia1307 Canada Deaths Chile Deaths Japan549 Mexico deaths. Panama221 Spain488 United Kingdom822 United States Deaths H1N1 Flu Cases (more than 200) - World

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 5 Symptoms... High fever - 38 °C & above Sore throat Cough and running nose

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 6 Symptoms... Joint and muscle pain General tiredness Breathlessness

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 7 Symptoms... Vomiting and diarrhea occasionally

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 8 1 st Local Transmission A 17-year-old girl admitted to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital has been identified as the first locally transmitted A(H1N1) case in Malaysia. on Wednesday, 17 th June. The teenager had not visited any of the countries where a flu pandemic had been declared. Investigations revealed that the girl had contact with the 12th case that was confirmed on June 13. Adapted from : The Star, Wed 17 June 2009 Malaysia Status : 35 confirm cases

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 9 Frequent hand washing with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Stay at home if you have flu like symptom The dos and don'ts of H1N1

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 10 The dos and don'ts of H1N1 Disinfect surfaces (eg: surfaces in the bathroom, children’s toys, phone handles, doorknobs) with a disinfectant. Disinfected eating utensils in a dishwasher or by hand with detergent and sanitizer.

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 11 The dos and don'ts of H1N1 Wash linens (such as bed sheets and towels) by using household laundry soap and tumble dry on a hot setting. Wear gloves when handling dirty laundry. Throw away tissues and other items used by the suspected person.

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 12 The dos and don'ts of H1N1 Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are suspected should not be shared without disinfecting thoroughly first. Cleaning & sanitation of utensils and hardware to be done more frequently Use gloves to dispose used tissues and similar waste

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 13 Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Avoid direct contact with people who are sick. Avoid sneezing or coughing without covering your mouth The dos and don'ts of H1N1

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 14 The dos and don'ts of H1N1 Avoid shaking hands, hugging and kissing while greeting Avoid “hugging” laundry prior to washing it to prevent contaminating yourself.

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 15 The dos and don'ts of H1N1 Avoid crowded places Avoid contact with other people if you have flu like symptom Avoid traveling / postpone traveling to infected countries (as per slide 4)

Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 16 Remember: Regular hand washing is the key to prevention! Thank you