The threat of another influenza pandemic is on the minds of experts here, who point out that Singapore's high population density and extensive trade and transport links make it vulnerable to new flu virus strains.
A pandemic is a global outbreak of a new disease.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 18, 2019, with the headline When the flu bug goes out of control. Subscribe