Those suspected to be infected with the A/H1N1 flu virus, with symptons such as fever, cough and sore throat, should be isolated, wear facemasks and immediately report to the nearest healthcare center.

Patients should not take public means of transport or go by air to prevent the infection passing or to other passengers.

People can protect themselves by regularly washing their hands with soap keeping houses and offices clean, covering their mouths when coughing and not spitting where others may come into contact with their sputum.