There are confirmed human cases of Swine Flu, Influenza A (H1N1), in Singapore with confirmed human to human transmission. If you are suspected of having Swine Flu you may be instructed by health authorities to quarantine yourself within your accommodation and not to travel for a set number of days.

If you develop flu like symptoms you are advised to visit your nearest 'pandemic preparedness clinic' (see map: http://www.street-directory.com/hpb.ppc/) and if possible wear a surgical mask and avoid public transport on the way there. If you are very ill (e.g. difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe vomiting) call 995 for an ambulance. Everyone should observe good hygiene practices such as regularly washing hands.

You can check for updates on Swine Flu on the Singapore government's flu alert webpages: www.crisis.gov.sg/FLU . You should monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html has further details. There is a dedicated Swine Flu page . Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website at www.dh.gov.uk .

The Singaporean Ministry of Health provides advice on Business Continuity here  http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/currentissues.aspx?id=16200#FluPandemicGuides
 

What can I do?

• monitor the media and relevant websites, particularly if you are travelling
  
• note the location of your nearest 'pandemic preparedness clinic' and its opening times
  
• consider your own healthcare arrangements. The British High Commission does not hold medical stocks for the 25,000 British citizens who live here. But the Singapore health system has significant supplies
  
• if you work here, check what arrangements your employer has in place for healthcare and/or repatriation to the UK should that become necessary at some stage
  
• follow good personal hygiene practice. more info
  
• consider registering with the High Commission through our online database, so that we can contact you if necessary.