Archive. Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update, school closures (2010)

[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/23/10): 2 schools remain closed

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/23/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about one enterovirus 71 infection and 10 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (June 23).

This brings to 460 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Eastern, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Sai Kung, Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long.

Two schools are closed due to HFMD outbreaks.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk.
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: Kindergarten with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes (6/23/10): 12 pupils of a pre-school affected by HFMD

Hong Kong: Kindergarten with HFMD outbreak advised to suspend classes (6/23/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-school in Fanling has been advised to suspend classes from tomorrow (June 24) for two weeks until July 7 following an investigation by the Department of Health's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) into a hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak at the school affecting 12 pupils.

From May 24, five boys and seven girls aged between two and five developed symptoms of HFMD. All of them sought medical treatment. They are now in stable condition and no hospitalisation was required. The stool samples of two girls aged two and five tested positive for enterovirus 71.

The school management has stepped up cleaning measures according to CHP's advice following their visits on June 1 and 14.

As one more student was today (June 23) reported to be affected with HFMD, the school was advised to suspend classes for thorough disinfection.

A CHP spokesman reminded the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene during the current HFMD outbreaks and to adopt the following preventive measures:

• Maintain good indoor air circulation;
• Wash hands before meals and after going to the toilet, handling diapers or other stool soiled materials;
• Keep hands clean and wash hands properly, especially when they are made dirty by respiratory secretions, such as after sneezing;
• Cover nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing and dispose of nasal and mouth discharge properly;
• Clean children's toys and other objects thoroughly and frequently with 1:49 diluted household bleach, followed by rinsing/wiping with clean water;
• Children who are ill should be kept out of school until their fever and rash have subsided and all the vesicles have dried and crusted; and
• Avoid going to overcrowded places.

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/24/10): 2 schools remain closed; cumulative number of outbreaks: 467.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/24/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about two enterovirus 71 infections and seven hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (June 24).

This brings to 467 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Eastern, Southern, Kowloon City, Sham Shui Po and Sai Kung.

Two schools are closed due to HFMD outbreaks.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk.
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/25/10): 2 schools remain closed, 478 were affected

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/25/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about one enterovirus 71 infection and 11 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (June 25).

This brings to 478 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Central and Western, Eastern, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin and Tsuen Wan.

Two schools are closed due to HFMD outbreaks.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/28/10): 2 schools remain closed; 490 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/28/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about 12 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the three days ending at noon today (June 28).

No new report of enterovirus 71 infection was received during the period.

This brings to 490 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks took place in Eastern, Southern, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin, Sai Kung, Sha Tin and Yuen Long.

Two schools are closed due to HFMD outbreaks.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the CHP on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/29/10): 2 schools remain closed; 501 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/29/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about 11 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (June 29).

No new report of enterovirus 71 infection was received during the period.

This brings to 501 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Eastern, Wan Chai, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin, North and Yuen Long.

Two schools are closed due to HFMD outbreaks.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the CHP on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/30/10): Two schools remain closed; 512 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (6/30/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about 11 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (June 30).

No new report of enterovirus 71 infection was received during the period.

This brings to 512 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Central and Western, Eastern, Southern, Kwun Tong, Yau Tsim Mong, Islands, Kwai Tsing and Sai Kung.

Two schools are closed due to HFMD outbreaks.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the CHP on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/2/10): 1 school remains closed; 518 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/2/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about six hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the two days ending at noon today (July 2). No new report of enterovirus 71 infection was received during the period.

This brings to 518 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new institutional outbreaks took place in Eastern, Wan Chai, Yau Tsim Mong and North.

One school is closed due to HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the CHP on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/5/10): 1 school remains closed; 527 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/5/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about three enterovirus 71 infections and nine hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the three days ending at noon today (July 5).

This brings to 527 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Central and Western, Eastern, Kwun Tong, North, Sai Kung, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long.

One school is closed due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk.
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/6/10): 1 school remains closed; 539 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/6/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about three enterovirus 71 infections and 12 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (July 6).

This brings to 539 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school and institutional outbreaks were in Eastern, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin, North and Sha Tin.

One school is closed due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/07/10): 1 school remains closed; 545 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/07/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about one enterovirus 71 infection and six hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (July 7).

This brings to 545 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school outbreaks were in Eastern, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po and Islands.

One school is closed due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/08/10): Today, no school closures; 552 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/08/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about two enterovirus 71 infections and seven hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (July 8).

This brings to 552 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school outbreaks were in Eastern, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, North and Sai Kung.

There is currently no school closure due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk.
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/08/10): no school closures reported; 556 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/08/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about one enterovirus 71 infection and four hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (July 9).

This brings to 556 the cumulative total number of HFMD institutional outbreaks in 2010.

The new school outbreaks were in Wan Chai, Yau Tsim Mong, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun.

There is currently no school closure due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk .
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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/12/10): No school closures reported; 562 outbreaks so far.

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/12/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about six hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the three days ending at noon today (July 12).

No new report of enterovirus 71 infection was received during the period.

This brings to 562 and 71 respectively the cumulative total numbers of HFMD institutional outbreaks and laboratory confirmed EV71 infections in 2010 respectively.

The new school outbreaks were in Eastern, Kowloon City, Kwai Tsing, Sha Tin and Yuen Long.

There is currently no school closure due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk.

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/13/10): No school closures reported; 565 outbreaks so far+72 caused by EV71

Hong Kong: HFMD and EV71 situation update (7/13/10)

[Source: Department of Health, Hong Kong PRC SAR, View Original Article.]

A spokesman for the Department of Health said reports about one enterovirus 71 infection and three hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) institutional outbreaks were received during the 24 hours ending at noon today (July 13).

This brings to 565 and 72 respectively the cumulative total numbers of HFMD institutional outbreaks and laboratory confirmed EV71 infections in 2010.

The new school outbreaks were in Eastern, Islands and Sai Kung districts.

As at noon today, there was no school closure due to an HFMD outbreak.

More information about the current status of HFMD is available from a daily situation report published by the Centre for Health Protection on its website, www.chp.gov.hk.
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