The wonderful Peter Yang
Swine flue hit the army!!!
June 5th 2009 10:54
Cancellation of Queens Birthday Parade at the Royal Military College
Defence has taken the precautionary measure of cancelling tomorrow’s Queens Birthday Parade Trooping of the Queen’s Colour at Duntroon tomorrow after an RMC Cadet was confirmed to have H1N1 Human Swine Influenza. The member is in isolation and his condition is satisfactory.
This member may have come into contact with a number of other RMC Cadets. These cadets have been placed in isolation and their conditions are being closely monitored. This is consistent with guidance issued by health authorities. As a result, a number of cadets will not be available to participate in tomorrow’s parade, which has made the activity untenable.
Defence has a framework in place to monitor and report the incidence of H1N1 Human Swine Influenza. Defence is also ready to test and treat individuals presenting symptoms and has the capacity to conduct on base treatment or quarantine if required. We will continue to closely monitor and conform to Federal and State containment practices.
This case at RMC is being managed in direct liaison with ACT Health, which is advising what further management of potential contacts is required.
Although the cancellation of this parade is regrettable, the wellbeing of the RMC cadets is Defence’s highest priority. Defence apologies for the inconvenience this decision may have caused.
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