Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Samsung Singapore confirms its first H1N1 case

Samsung Singapore confirms its first H1N1 case
By 938LIVE | Posted: 30 June 2009 1927 hrs


SINGAPORE: Samsung Singapore has confirmed its first H1N1 case. The person is an employee from South Korea who is in Singapore for training.

In an email reply to 938LIVE, the company said the employee was diagnosed as being infected on Friday.

He displayed symptoms of the virus when he reported for work and was immediately sent to hospital.

Samsung said he is currently recovering well in hospital.

All 25 employees from Samsung Singapore were tested for H1N1 and all tested negative for the virus.

As a precautionary measure, all 25 employees are exempted from office duties, and will operate from home until Friday, July 3.

The company said it has since thoroughly disinfected its office.

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