Current Status


Current United Nations Flu Pandemic Status is at Level 6

Protection Steps


How to reduce your risk of contracting swine flu:

Do not travel to areas known to be affected.

Minimize the amount of time spent on public transport especially aeroplanes.

Avoided crowded public places, especially those using recirculated air conditioned air

Wear a surgical grade face mask and ensure it is fitted correctly so that it covers your nose as well as your mouth.

Refrain from touching your mouth with your hands or fingers if they may have come into contact with surfaces contiminated with the virus.

Carefully wipe any surfaces that may have come into contact with carriers such as door handles, toilet flushers, work surfaces and telephones

Saudi says no ban for private hospitals to treat H1N1

The Saudi government has denied reports saying it has banned private hospitals from treating swine flu patients, Saudi Gazette has reported. The Ministry of Health's Director of Health Affairs Dr. Sami Badawood has clarified that government only urges people to go to public hospitals for free treatment, but it does not stop people to go for treatment to private institutions. (Source: Healthcare)

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