The Health Ministry has confirmed that tests on the two suspected cases of Influenza A H1N1 both returned negative, clearing the two of suffering from the diseases.

In a statement Director Public Health, Dr Eric Rafai confirms the Ministry had received two specimens of suspected cases in the Western Division, and although the two travelers had typical repertory symptoms for a influenza like illness, their results were negative.

A suspected case by WHO definition is a person with an acute respiratory illness who came into close contact to a confirmed case of Influenza A H1N1, or, a person with an acute respiratory illness who has traveled to an area where there are confirmed cases of the disease.

Dr Rafai said these events are currently testing both our border control efforts in partnership with our airport stakeholders and the influenza surveillance system that involves the efficient collection and testing of specimens.

Dr Rafai is urging travellers returning from affected areas should monitor their health for seven days upon arrival and report immediately to health authorities if they develop any symptoms of fever accompanied by cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, fatigue and in some cases vomiting and diarrhea.