_|HK, CHINA PRC SAR: EV71 SURVEILLANCE|_

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Source: http://news.gov.hk/en/category/healt...616en05008.htm
June 16, 2008

Surveillance
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Aberdeen kindergarten to suspend classes
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has advised Aberdeen's Tin Wan Methodist Kindergarten & Nursery to suspend classes for two weeks as nine students and a staff member have developed hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms since June 6.

Five children developed symptoms between June 6 and 13. Of them, a three-year-old girl was confirmed to have been infected with Enterovirus-71 on June 13. None needed hospitalisation and all are in stable condition.

Although the school management has stepped up cleaning measures, five new cases were reported today, involving four children and one staff member. All are in stable condition.

In view of the emergence of new cases after infection-control measures were enhanced, the school was advised to close for two weeks from tomorrow for thorough disinfection.

Meanwhile, the centre also confirmed today the year's 54th EV-71 case, involving a two-year-old boy who lives in Shenzhen. He came down with fever, oral ulcers and a rash on June 12.

He came to Hong Kong to seek medical treatment on the same day and was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital the next day. He is in stable condition.

There were 12 EV-71 cases last year, 35 in 2004, eight in 2005 and 16 in 2006.

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Source: http://news.gov.hk/en/category/healt...619en05006.htm
June 19, 2008

Surveillance
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Wan Chai kindergarten to suspend classes
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has advised St James' Settlement Kathleen McDouall Kindergarten Child Care Centre in Wan Chai to suspend classes for two weeks after six students developed hand-foot-mouth disease symptoms.

Five students fell ill from June 4 to 12. A five-year-old boy was confirmed to have been infected with Enterovirus-71 on June 11. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital and was discharged. The other children required no hospitalisation.

Although the school management enhanced cleaning measures, a new case was reported to the centre today involving a three-year-old boy who developed similar symptoms on June 17. He is in stable condition and requires no hospitalisation.

Due to the new case, the school has been advised to suspend classes for two weeks from tomorrow for thorough disinfection.

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www1.881903.com/apps/newsBoss...9220134700.htm

Google translation:

20-year-old girl had been infected with EV71
[21/06 Saturday 19:22]

A 20-year-old girl had confirmed cases of EV71 virus. Girls on Tuesday with fever, mouth ulcers and a rash hands and feet, the second day in Princess Margaret Hospital in stable condition.

Center for Health Protection this year, received a total of 55 EV71 had been recorded last year with 12.

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Thanks to a FluTrackers member - copied from H5N1Experts.org

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June 23, 2008
Health
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49 ill in respiratory infection outbreaks
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating two upper respiratory infection outbreaks involving 49 people in a Wong Tai Sin nursery school and a Sham Shui Po elderly home.

Twenty-eight children in the nursery developed symptoms from June 3 to 20. A three-year-old boy was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and was discharged. Other children consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics and are in stable condition.

Meanwhile, 19 residents and two staff of the elderly home developed symptoms June 13 to 21. Two were admitted to Caritas Medical Centre while the others consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics. All are stable.

Centre staff have visited the institutions and provided health instructions.

[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating a case of EV71
June 24 2008, 13.05.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 24) confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection involving a 10-month-old baby girl and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

The girl lives in Shenzhen. She developed fever, oral ulcers and skin rash on June 16. She came to Hong Kong to seek medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department of Prince of Wales Hospital on June 21, and was transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) on the same day. She was discharged on June 23 and re-admitted to PMH for vomiting and diarrhoea on June 24. She is now in stable condition.

Laboratory results of her specimens confirmed EV71 infection today.

CHP's investigation is on-going.

There have been 56 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, eight, 16 and 12 cases in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges.

People should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contact with other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline, 2833 0111.
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[Shiloh]

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Source: http://media-newswire.com/release_1068183.html

Public reminded to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 23) called on members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI)

(Media-Newswire.com) - The Centre for Health Protection ( CHP ) of the Department of Health today ( June 23 ) called on members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection ( URI ).

The appeal was made following CHP's investigation into two reports of URI outbreaks in a nursery school and a home for the elderly.

The first case affected 28 children aged between one and five in a nursery in Wong Tai Sin. They developed symptoms of URI, including fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat between June 3 and 20. Of them, a three-year-old boy was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital and was discharged. Other affected children consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics and are now in stable condition.

In the second case, 19 residents and two staff members aged between 40 and 97 were affected in an elderly home in Sham Shui Po. They presented with URI symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat from June 13 to 21. Two of them were admitted to Caritas Medical Centre while others consulted general practitioners or out-patient clinics. All of them are in stable condition.

Staff of the CHP have conducted field visit to these institutions and provided health instructions to their staff. CHP will continue to closely monitor the institution.

To prevent upper respiratory tract infection and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:

* Build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking;
* Maintain good personal hygiene, wash hands after sneezing or coughing and wear a mask when developing symptoms of respiratory infections;
* Maintain good ventilation; and
* Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation, especially during peak influenza season.

Members of the public, particularly children, elderly people and those with chronic diseases, should wear face masks and consult their doctors for medical advice promptly if they develop symptoms of respiratory tract infection.

More information on the disease is available on the CHP's website ( www.chp.gov.hk ).

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Fuyang kindergartens receive DISINFECTOR
2008-05-26 16:23 Source: - Guangdong channel

-- Guangzhou, May 26 (Xinhua Peijing Yi) recently, China's cabinet disinfection giant combo group through the China Red Cross Society, to the most serious epidemic in Fuyang City, donated 200 counters disinfected, the prevention of Hand, Foot and mouth disease spread further. It is reported that 200 counters will be disinfected to the rapid release of the Fuyang City kindergartens, child welfare and medical institutions.

According to "Information Times" reported that Lee, president of Fuyang City Red Cross said that the combo's donation is very timely action - this multi-hand, foot and mouth disease caused by the EV71 virus, the virus suitable for wet, hot environment Survival and spread of the ether, bile salt to chlorine and other non-sensitive, so common with 75 percent alcohol and 5 percent to the Soviet Union can not approach the sterilization of its inactivated, but the EV71 virus is sensitive to ultraviolet radiation and high temperature -- -- The temperature reached 50 degrees Celsius after, EV71 virus it will be difficult to survive.

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[Giuseppe]

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CHP investigating a case of EV71
June 25 2008, 15.09.35

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 25) confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection involving a three-year-old girl and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

The girl developed fever, oral ulcers and rash over hands and feet on June 20 and consulted a private doctor on the same day and June 23. No hospitalization was required. Laboratory result of her specimens confirmed EV71 infection today.

CHP's investigation revealed that she had no travel history during the incubation period and her family members did not show any symptom.

Four other children of the nursery school she attended had similar symptoms between May 22 and June 14.

CHP staff visited the school and provided health advice to the management.

So far, no new case has been reported since the implementation of control measures at the nursery.

There are 57 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD). A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:

* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (http://www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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Zhejiang issued a warning orange hand, foot and mouth disease
2008-06-25
Since July and August are still hand-foot-mouth disease in the high season, Zhejiang Province Government has decided to launch two emergency response, issued orange warning.

Provincial Health Department announced that as of yesterday, Zhejiang had reported cases of Hand, Foot and mouth disease in 24,167 cases, the incidence rate per 100,000 of 48.53, had reported seven cases of death cases, the mortality rate for 0.029 percent.

Zhejiang reported incidence of the top five ranked as the city of Wenzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Jinhua, Zhejiang accounted for the total number of reported incidence of 71.30 percent.

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Zhejiang Provincial Government launched Hand, Foot and mouth disease epidemic II-class emergency response
2008-06-25 China News Net
China news agency, Hangzhou, June 25 (Reporter Jiang Yun) - Today, the province of Zhejiang Province Health Department released the latest hand-foot-mouth disease, as of June 24, Zhejiang had reported cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 24,000 167 cases, the incidence rate of 48/100000点53. Aggregate reports seven cases of death cases, the mortality was 0.0 29%. Since July and August are still hand-foot-mouth disease in the high season, Zhejiang Province Government has decided to launch "Zhejiang public health emergencies contingency plans" II-level emergency response, the Health Department of Zhejiang Province authorized release of hand-foot-mouth disease orange warning.

Zhejiang reported incidence of the top five ranked as the city of Wenzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Jinhua, Zhejiang accounted for the total number of reported incidence of 71.3 0%.

The reporters also learned that the incidence of Zhejiang to report under the age of five or preschools scattered mainly children, accounting for 85.29 percent, infants under two years of age accounted for 51.22 percent, seven cases of deaths Are around the age of two infants.

Zhejiang Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Hongzhu, governor of Lv Zushan, and so many times against hand, foot and mouth disease to instructions. The provincial government has issued a "spring and summer on strengthening the prevention and treatment of infectious disease notification" and "on further strengthening the hand, foot and mouth disease prevention and control work in an emergency circular" and set up the Zhejiang hand, foot and mouth disease prevention and control headquarters. Months, the Zhejiang government at all levels, health and education, and other relevant departments to control the epidemic done a lot of work, and a number of critically ill patients receive timely medical treatment and public awareness of disease prevention has been enhanced, hand, foot and mouth disease, the report also dropped a few.

Hand, Foot and mouth disease and the spread of pathogens and more extensive way, the crowd generally susceptible. But this is an anti-controllable children of common infectious diseases, the vast majority of patients less serious symptoms, rest 7-10 days can be self-healing. Only a very small number of patients in particular, the following three-year-old poor immune function, low birth weight, premature infants, breast-feeding inadequate or non-breast-feeding and malnutrition of children vulnerable to severe symptoms or even death. (End)

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[Giuseppe]

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Three cases of EV71 confirmed
June 26 2008, 13.25.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 26) confirmed three cases of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved a five-year-old boy, a 41-year-old man and a five-month-old girl. Laboratory tests on their throat or stool samples collected earlier showed positive results for EV71.

The boy developed fever, oral ulcers and rash over his hands and feet on June 20 and consulted a private doctor the next day. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on June 23 and is now in stable condition. Laboratory results of his specimens confirmed EV71 infection.

Eighteen other children and one staff member of the kindergarten he attended, Tin Wan Methodist Kindergarten, had similar symptoms between June 6 and 17. The kindergarten has suspended classes since June 17 for two weeks in accordance with CHP??s advice for thorough disinfection.

Of the 18 affected children, a three-year-old girl was confirmed to be infected with EV71 on June 13.

Her 41-year-old father and two-year-old sister also developed symptoms of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) on June 11. They consulted a private doctor the same day and have already recovered.

The laboratory result of the specimen of the 41-year-old man was positive for EV71.

The five-month-old girl lived in Shenzhen and presented with fever, diarrhoea and oral ulcers on June 19. She came to Hong Kong on June 23 for medical treatment and was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital. She was discharged two days later.

There have been 60 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD. A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71. The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges.

People should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contact with other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Giuseppe]

Re: China: EV-71 outbreak Kills 43 Children Nationwide, 24,934 Children infected

Five cases of EV71 under investigation
June 27 2008, 17.35.00

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 27) confirmed five cases of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said the cases involved four girls and a boy, aged from three to 12.

Laboratory tests on their throat or stool samples collected earlier showed positive result to EV71.

In the first case, a three-year-old girl developed symptoms of hand, food and mouth diseases (HFMD) including oral ulcers and rash over hands and feet on June 23 and consulted a private doctor. No hospitalization is required.

Three other children, comprising a boy and two girls aged from three to four of the nursery she attended in Southern District, had similar HFMD symptoms between June 23 and 26. They consulted private doctors and had recovered.

The CHP had already provided health advice to the school and is closely monitoring the situation.

The second case involved a three-year-old boy who showed similar symptoms on June 23. He was admitted to the United Christian Hospital on the next day and was discharged on June 26. His family members did not show any symptoms.

In the third case, a three-year-old girl living in Dongguan presented with similar symptoms on June 18. She came to Hong Kong on June 20 and was admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital. She was discharged on June 21.

Regarding the fourth case, a three-year-old girl who lives in Shenzhen developed similar symptoms on June 21. She arrived in Hong Kong on June 24 and was admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital. She was discharged on June 25. Her five-month-old sister, who showed similar symptoms earlier, was confirmed to have EV71 infection yesterday.

In the last case, the patient is a 12-year-old girl who attended a private clinic. Further investigation by CHP is proceeding.

There are 65 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD.

A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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[Giuseppe]

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A case of EV71 under investigation
June 28 2008, 12.15.18

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 28) confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said the case affected a six-month-old boy who developed fever, oral ulcer and rash over feet and buttock June 21. He was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the same day and was discharged on June 24. Laboratory tests on his sample collected earlier showed positive result to EV71 today.

The boy has no travel history and his family members did not show any symptom.

There are 66 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year. There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD. A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, people should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (http://www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.-

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[Giuseppe]

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Case of EV71 under investigation
July 3 2008, 12.40.11

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has confirmed a case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection and urged people to be vigilant against the disease.

A spokesman for the CHP said today (July 3) that a one-year-old girl developed fever, oral ulcers and blisters on hands and elbow on June 28. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Tuen Mun Hospital and required no hospitalisation. Laboratory tests on her sample collected earlier showed positive result to EV71.

There have been 69 cases of EV71 infection reported to CHP so far this year.

There were 35, 8, 16 and 12 cases in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

EV71 is a viral infection usually found among young children. It is also one of the causative agents for HFMD. A CHP spokesman said that May to August was the usual peak season for HFMD and EV71.

The infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges. People should be vigilant against the disease and observe the following preventive measures:
* Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet and changing diapers;
* Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
* Maintain good ventilation;
* Thoroughly clean toys or appliances which are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contacting other children until they have recovered.

For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (http://www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
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