Archive - Hong Kong PRC SAR, pandemic influenza, information update, news (April - May 2010)

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Hong Kong: Critical case of human swine influenza at Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital (4/30/10)

Hong Kong: Critical case of human swine influenza at Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital (4/30/10)

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) today (April 30) announced a new critical case of human swine influenza (HSI):

A 23-year-old male patient with Hirschprung's Disease was admitted to PYNEH via the Accident and Emergency Department yesterday (April 29) for fever and cough. He was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for treatment on the same day. Positive result for HSI was confirmed today (30 April). He was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. He is now in critical condition and requires ventilation support.

The hospital is closely monitoring his condition.
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Hong Kong: Critical case of human swine influenza in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (5/6/10)

Hong Kong: Critical case of human swine influenza in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (5/6/10)

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) today (May 6) announced a new critical case of human swine influenza (HSI):

A 35-year-old female patient with hypertension and morbid obesity attended the Accident and Emergency Department of PYNEH on May 3 due to fever and cough.

She was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment. Positive result for HSI was confirmed yesterday (May 5) and the patient was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. She is now in critical condition and requires ventilation support.

The hospital is closely monitoring her condition.
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Hong Kong: HA weekly statistics of Designated Flu Clinics and admitted human swine influenza patients (5/6/10)

Hong Kong: HA weekly statistics of Designated Flu Clinics and admitted human swine influenza patients (5/6/10)

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) and the confirmed human swine influenza patients admitted to public hospitals, the Hospital Authority (HA) today (May 6) provided the following wrap up of the past week:

In the past week (April 29 - May 5), a total of 717 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs. Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 20 are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 16 in stable condition, two in serious and two in critical condition.

Furthermore, the newly confirmed cases in the past week included three female staff members of public hospitals (two nurses and one clerical/administrative staff).

So far 1,403 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza.

Among them, 1,401 have recovered and returned to work.

The HA spokesman reminded members of the public that the eight DFCs run a half-day service from 9am to 1pm during weekends and public holidays, while full-day service (9am to 5pm) is maintained from Mondays to Fridays.
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Archive - Hong Kong PRC SAR, pandemic influenza, information update, news (April - May 2010)

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