Posted: 24 June 2009 1557 hrs
DNA test kits for the A(H1N1) virus at a laboratory in Southampton.
Singapore: Medical authorities confirm that a MediaCorp trainee has contracted the H1N1 virus.
Due to the company's recent week-long break from June 15-19, exposure to other staff was limited.
The trainee is now in hospital, and those exposed are taking precautionary measures in line with the Health Ministry's guidelines.
According to a MediaCorp statement, the trainee was working in the TV building and the affected work area has been disinfected.
Business will continue as usual.
The company also said that with the rising number of H1N1 infections in Singapore, MediaCorp has been taking precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.
It has advised all staff who are unwell to stay away from work and to seek immediate medical attention.
All visitors, including studio audiences, are required to have their temperature taken before they can be admitted.
Additionally, visitors are required to declare their contact details as well as travel history for contact tracing purposes.
Those who have any further queries, especially those planning to enter the premises can contact MediaCorp via email at feedback@mediacorp.com.sg.
From ChannelNewsAsia.com; see the source article here.
DNA test kits for the A(H1N1) virus at a laboratory in Southampton.Singapore: Medical authorities confirm that a MediaCorp trainee has contracted the H1N1 virus.
Due to the company's recent week-long break from June 15-19, exposure to other staff was limited.
The trainee is now in hospital, and those exposed are taking precautionary measures in line with the Health Ministry's guidelines.
According to a MediaCorp statement, the trainee was working in the TV building and the affected work area has been disinfected.
Business will continue as usual.
The company also said that with the rising number of H1N1 infections in Singapore, MediaCorp has been taking precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.
It has advised all staff who are unwell to stay away from work and to seek immediate medical attention.
All visitors, including studio audiences, are required to have their temperature taken before they can be admitted.
Additionally, visitors are required to declare their contact details as well as travel history for contact tracing purposes.
Those who have any further queries, especially those planning to enter the premises can contact MediaCorp via email at feedback@mediacorp.com.sg.
From ChannelNewsAsia.com; see the source article here.
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