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Over 100 inmates in Cebu, Bulacan observed for A(H1N1)


MANILA, Philippines - Over 100 inmates in jails in the provinces of Cebu and Bulacan are under observation for A(H1N1) symptoms, a radio report said Monday. Radio dzBB’s Cebu affiliate reported that at the Mandaue City Jail, 100 inmates have been placed under observation after they showed A(H1N1) symptoms since last week. The symptoms prompted the Bureau of Jail Management in Central Visayas to shorten time for jail visits. As of Monday morning, the report said “only" 67 of the 100 suspected cases had flu-like symptoms. Meanwhile, 10 inmates at the Bulacan Provincial Jail were quarantined Sunday after showing A(H1N1) symptoms. Radio dzBB reported that the 10 inmates were placed in a holding area separate from other inmates’ cells. Provincial administrator Pearly Mendoza said the inmates appeared to recover fast after they were given medication. Mendoza said changes in the weather and lack of space may have helped the spread of the flu symptoms. But the incident also prompted jail officials to conduct thermal scanning of visitors before they can enter the jail compound. Jail officials also reminded the inmates to observe personal hygiene. As of July 9, 2009, the Health department has recorded 2,688 cases with 95 percent recovery rate at 2,543. Four swine-flu related deaths have so far been reported. As of July 6, the World Health Organization recorded 94,512 confirmed cases worldwide with 429 deaths. - GMANews.TV
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