Some 96 of 300 National Service Training Programme (PLKN) trainees at Kem Dusun Resort near Kuala Nerang, Kedah have been quarantined for H1N1 infection since last night.

National Service Training Department director-general Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil said 18 trainees were being treated and quarantined at Kuala Nerang Hospital while 78 more were quarantined in a special block in the camp.

“The Health Department is monitoring the cases and preventive measures have been taken to stop the virus from spreading,” he said when contacted today.

The camp management has also complied with procedures set by the Health Department and several health staff have been stationed in the camp.

“At the moment, all the trainees and staff are not allowed to leave camp until further notice.”

Abdul Hadi advised parents not to visit the trainees, adding that contact was only allowed when necessary.

“But if they need to meet with the trainees, parents can come but they must  wear masks. They need not worry as preventive measures are taken in camp.”

All the PLKN trainees involved are from Group 2, 2012.

- Bernama