Friday, May 15, 2009

the feared flu has 'entered the building'

Malaysia confirms first H1N1 flu case
UPDATED (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/26611-report-malaysia-confirms-first-h1n1-flu-case-)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia has reported its first influenza A(H1N1) case involving a student who returned from the United States two days ago.

This was confirmed by Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today.

“The student is now quarantined at the Sungai Buloh Hospital,” he told Bernama from London.

“The student returned to Malaysia on May 13 and the next day, he sought treatment when he felt unwell. The test confirmed that he has the H1N1 virus.”

Liow, enroute to Geneva, Switzerland to attend the World Health Organisation (WHO) General Assembly, was on transit in London.

He said health personnel were in the midst of tracking down all passengers on the student's flight and those who had come into contact with him since his return.

“This is urgent and all have to work together to prevent the spread of the disease in this country. We have initiated various preventive measures and the health department is working hard on the ground,” he said.

Liow also advised the public to be on high alert and immediately seek treatment if they feel unwell.

“The details of this first case will be given by the Health Ministry at a press conference at 4pm today,” he added. — Bernama

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's day

Yup, Mother's day is today, i know i post this kinda late considering where i am in the world, it's already in the evening, am going out soon to grab dinner to celebrate Mother's day with my mom.. so wishing everyone a joyous day and Happy Mother's Day to all mothers =)


*Even if you're poor and penniless, just do a little something special that will light up her day, the effort and the thought is the one that counts...