Those infected with H1N1 advised to take precautionary measures: Health DG

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 Malacca, believed to be contracted by two students of SK Tengkera 2, Malacca Tengah, Malacca, yesterday.
Meanwhile, some 2,000 people participated in the very first MySihat Run 2017 to support the government's commitment in promoting healthy living and reduce non-communicable disease (NCD) among Malaysians.
The run, themed "Together For Health", was organised by the Malaysian Health Promotion Board (MySihat) with support from the Health Ministry, Federal Territory Amateur Athletic Association (FTAAA) and the Persatuan Kebajikan Golongan Asnaf & Gelandangan Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor. — Bernama