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Editor, Senior Moderator
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (February 29) investigating an influenza A outbreak in a primary school in Sha Tin, and hence reminded members of the public to maintain good personal and environmental hygiene to protect against influenza.
The 22 affected pupils, eight boys and 14 girls aged 7 to 10, have developed fever, cough and sore throat since February 18. Among them, 20 sought medical attention and one of them has been discharged after hospitalisation. All of them are now in stable condition.
The respiratory specimen of the hospitalised pupil tested positive for influenza A virus upon testing by the hospital.
Officers of the CHP have conducted a site visit and advised the school to adopt necessary infection control measures against respiratory infections. The school has been put under medical surveillance.
http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/43652.html
The 22 affected pupils, eight boys and 14 girls aged 7 to 10, have developed fever, cough and sore throat since February 18. Among them, 20 sought medical attention and one of them has been discharged after hospitalisation. All of them are now in stable condition.
The respiratory specimen of the hospitalised pupil tested positive for influenza A virus upon testing by the hospital.
Officers of the CHP have conducted a site visit and advised the school to adopt necessary infection control measures against respiratory infections. The school has been put under medical surveillance.
http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/43652.html