The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase remains at Level 6. The WHO website has further details and local information is available on the Brunei Ministry of Health's website. 

Brunei is now in protect and treat phase and has stopped reporting H1N1 cases to WHO daily. The Ministry of Health report that Brunei's efficient screening procedures and small population allow sufficient resources to be applied in detecting cases.

There is currently no thermal screening in place at the airport for transit passengers but arrivals are still being screened. Those with elevated temperatures are being swabbed and advised to self-quarantine at home if H1N1 is confirmed.

Due to a decline in Tamiflu stocks, treatment is now only being given to severe and those in high risk categories such as the young, the old and pregnant women. Other cases will be left to recover naturally and build immunity to the virus.

You should monitor media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated "Swine Flu" page on the FCO Website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website.

Updated on 4 August 2009.