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HONG KONG, PRC SAR: [3,673 cases, 2 deaths, 41 in hospital: 2 serious, 3 in critical, from April 26 to July 31, 2009]

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Hong Kong: EDB announces 14-day class suspension of Evangelize China Fellowship Saint Too Canaan College (6/17/09)

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced today (June 17) that Evangelize China Fellowship Saint Too Canaan College in Kwun Tong District would be suspended for 14 days between tomorrow (June 18) and July 1 (Wednesday).


The decision was made after a joint assessment by EDB and the Department of Health (DH) upon confirmation that a female student of the school had contracted human swine influenza (HSI).

DH was actively tracing students and teachers who might have been in contact with the contracted student and would offer necessary medical surveillance for those in need.

An EDB spokesman said the school had activated its Crisis Management Team to handle matters relating to class suspension, and the final examination will be deferred accordingly until July 2 when the school re-opens.

Relevant information had been posted on the school's webpage and also disseminated to parents and students via SMS.

The spokesman added that the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department would thoroughly cleanse and disinfect the school premises tonight.

During the class suspension period, the school premises would be closed.

The school had also reminded its students to avoid going to crowded places during the class suspension period.

EDB will maintain close liaison with DH and the school to offer timely support and advice.
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Hong Kong: Hospital Authority Designated Flu Clinics update (6/18/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs), the Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman provided the following updates today (June 18):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 425 patients.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the eight DFCs have ceased the provision of general outpatient services.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.

Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the eight DFCs should proceed to their corresponding clinics with drug refill service according to their date of original appointment and bring along the appointment slip and Identity Card.
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Hong Kong: EDB announces 14-day class suspension of five schools (6/18/09)

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced today (June 18) that five schools would be suspended for 14 days between tomorrow (June 19) and July 2 (Thursday).

The five schools are:

  1. G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College;
  2. King George V School;
  3. South Island School;
  4. American International School; and
  5. TWGH Li Ka Shing College

The decision was made after a joint assessment by EDB and the Department of Health (DH) upon confirmation of contracted cases of human swine influenza in the schools.

DH was actively tracing students and teachers who might have been in contact with the contracted students and would offer treatment to and necessary medical surveillance for those in need.

An EDB spokesman said the schools had activated their Crisis Management Teams to handle matters relating to class suspension.

The schools had also reminded their students to avoid going to crowded places during the class suspension period.

The spokesman added that cleansing and disinfection of the school premises are being arranged by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

EDB will maintain close liaison with DH and the schools to offer timely support and advice.
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Hong Kong: Forty-nine new cases of human swine influenza (6/18/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) today (June 18) said the department was investigating 49 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1).

Six of them are imported while 28 are local.

Classification of the other 15 cases is still pending.

This brings to 221 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The new cases involved 22 female and 27 male aged between one and 55. All of them are in stable condition and have been admitted to public hospitals for medical treatment.

Among them are three boys and two girls, aged between 13 and 15, from five secondary schools which have been advised to suspend classes for two weeks starting tomorrow (June 19) to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1).

The affected schools are GT (Ellen Yeung) College in Tseung Kwan O, American International School in Kowloon Tong, TWGHs Li Ka Shing College in Fanling, King George V School in Homantin and South Island School in Wong Chuk Hang.

The five students had onset of symptoms including fever, cough and headache since June 13and admitted to public hospitals for isolation. They are now in stable condition.

Respiratory specimens taken from these students were tested positive to swine influenza today. Investigations into the cases are ongoing.
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Hong Kong: DH advises three other secondary schools to suspend classes (6/19/09)

The Department of Health (DH) today (June 19) advised three other secondary schools in Ma On Shan, Tung Chung and Tai Po to suspend classes for two weeks starting tomorrow (June 20) to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the schools.


The advice was made following the confirmation of three human swine influenza cases in the schools, a DH spokesman said.

The first case involved a 15-year-old girl, a Grade 10 student of Renaissance College in Ma On Shan. The girl developed symptoms on June 15 and was admitted to hospital for isolation. She is now in stable condition.

The second case involved a 13-year-old girl, a Form Two student studying at YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College in Tung Chung. She had onset of symptoms on June 17 and was admitted to hospital. She is now in stable condition.

The spokesman said that both students had attended a function held by a private arts centre on June 14.

The Department has advised the centre to suspend classes for two weeks starting tomorrow and carry out thorough disinfection.

The third case involved a 38-year-old teacher of Ling Liang Church M H Lau Secondary School in Tai Po. He had onset of symptoms on June 14 and would be admitted to hospital for isolation tonight. Investigation into the cases is ongoing.

The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
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Hong Kong: EDB announces 14-day class suspension of 4 secondary schools (6/19/09)

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced today (June 19) that classes of four schools would be suspended for 14 days between tomorrow (June 20) and July 3 (Friday).



The four schools are:

  1. Lui Cheung Kwong Lutheran College and Lui Cheung Kwong Lutheran Evening College in Tuen Mun;
  2. Renaissance College in Shatin;
  3. YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College in Tung Chung; and
  4. Ling Liang Church M H Lau Secondary School in Tai Po

The decision was made after a joint assessment by EDB and the Department of Health (DH) upon confirmation of contracted cases of human swine influenza in the schools.

DH was actively tracing students and teachers who might have been in contact with the contracted students/teacher and would offer treatment and necessary medical surveillance for those in need.

An EDB spokesman said the schools would put in place contingency measures relating to class suspension and inform parents of the arrangements.

During the class suspension period, the schools would strengthen measures to ensure environmental hygiene, and arrange staff to be on duty to handle school affairs and answer parents' enquiries.

The EDB spokesman added that the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department would arrange to thoroughly cleanse and disinfect the school premises. EDB will maintain close liaison with DH and the schools to offer timely support and advice.
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Hong Kong: SFH on human swine flu (6/19/09)

Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, at a stand-up media session at the Legislative Council Building today (June 19):


Reporter:
(Vaccines funding approval)

Secretary for Food and Health:
I think it is natural for legislators to question the Government regarding the information of the new vaccine because unlike other vaccines, there are still quite a number of uncertainties in this area.

Although we have analysed the situation and also predicted certain possibilities in this field, we expect that quite a number of vaccine companies will be able to produce a suitable vaccine within the next few months.

I think quite a number of them might be able to market it.

But it is up to us, whether we can secure the number and also the type of vaccine that would satisfy our quality specifications.

So, this is certainly the first step that we will take.

At this moment, our priority is to ensure that we can secure the supply of the suitable vaccine.

And the second phase, of course we will look at how we administer the vaccines to the four at-risk groups.


Reporter:
Are you suggesting that the Government is not adopting a city-wide class suspension for secondary schools?


Secretary for Food and Health:
The reason is this group of youngsters is relatively healthy.

So far, those patients belonged to this group have mild symptoms and recovered pretty well.

We try to ensure that our policy is to ensure first of all, we protect the more at-risk groups so the young children, from primary schools and kindergartens, are those we want to protect.

But at the same time, we would like to have least disturbance to the normal activities of the schools and allow them to continue the essential activities such as examinations and so on.

But at the same time, we would look at various other activities that would actually be preferred by the youngsters in summer.

So, we are not just looking at school activities but also the summer activities that would affect the schools.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
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Hong Kong: HA Designated Flu Clinics update (6/19/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs), a Hospital Authority spokesman provided the following update today (June 19):

The eight DFCs today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to 400 patients.

The spokesman reminded the public that the eight DFCs had stopped the provision of general outpatient services.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.

Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow-up at the eight DFCs should proceed to their corresponding clinics with drug refill service according to their date of original appointment and take their appointment slip and Identity Card.
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Hong Kong: 16 new cases of human swine influenza (6/19/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said that up to 2.30pm today, there were 16 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1).


Nine of them are imported while seven are local.

This brings to 237 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The new cases involved nine male and seven female aged between 10 and 51. All of them are in stable condition and have been admitted to public hospitals for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health advised Lui Cheung Kwong Luthern College in Tuen Mun to suspend classes for two weeks starting tomorrow (June 20) to stop the possible spread of HSI.

The advice was made as one of the confirmed cases today was a 15-year-old boy who is a Form Four student of the school, the spokesman said.

The student had onset of symptoms on Wednesday (June 17) and admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital for isolation. He is now in a stable condition.

Among the cases confirmed yesterday, four, comprising three students and one tutor had attended a function held by a private arts centre on June 14.

The department has advised the centre to suspend classes for two weeks and carry out thorough disinfection. Investigations into the cases are ongoing.
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Hong Kong: EDB announces 14-day class suspension of 3 secondary schools (6/20/09)

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced today (June 20) that classes of three schools would be suspended for 14 days between tomorrow (June 21) and July 4 (Saturday).



The three schools are:

  • Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo) in Kwun Tong
  • Ning Po College in Kwun Tong
  • West Island School in the Southern District

The decision was made after a joint assessment by EDB and the Department of Health (DH) upon confirmation of contracted cases of human swine influenza in the schools.

DH was actively tracing students and teachers who might have been in contact with the contracted students and would offer treatment and necessary medical surveillance for those in need.

An EDB spokesman said the schools would put in place contingency measures relating to class suspension and inform parents of the arrangements.

During the class suspension period, the schools would strengthen measures to ensure environmental hygiene, including thoroughly cleansing and disinfecting the school premises, and arrange staff to be on duty to handle school affairs and answer parents' enquiries.

EDB will maintain close liaison with DH and the schools to offer timely support and advice.
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Hong Kong: DH advises three secondary schools to suspend classes (6/20/09)

The Department of Health (DH) today (June 20) advised three secondary schools in Pukfulam, and Kwun Tong to suspend classes for two weeks to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the schools.



The advice was made following the confirmation of three human swine influenza cases in the schools, a DH spokesman said.

The first case involved a 15-year-old girl, a Grade 10 student of West Island School in Pukfulam. The girl had onset of symptoms on June 16.

The second case involved a 16-year-old boy, a Form Four student of Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo) in Kwun Tong. He had onset of symptoms on June 18.

The spokesman said that both of them had attended a function held by a private arts centre on June 14. The centre was already closed for thorough disinfection.

The third case involved a 13 year-old boy, a Form Two student of Ning Po College in Kwun Tong. He had onset of symptoms on June 18. The three patients will be admitted to hospital for isolation tonight. They are now in stable condition.

Investigations into the cases are ongoing.

The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
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Hong Kong: Twenty new cases of human swine influenza (6/20/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) today (June 20) said up to 2.30pm today, there were 20 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the past 24 hours.



Five of them are imported cases and 15 are local.

This brings to 255 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The new cases involved 10 female and 10 male aged between 1 and 55 years old. All of them are in stable condition and will be arranged to public hospitals for isolation. They are now in stable condition.

Among the new cases included a teacher of Ling Liang Church M H Lau Secondary School, a student of Renaissance College, a student of YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College, a student American International School and four students of Australian International School.

All these schools were already closed in the past days. Investigations into the cases are ongoing.

The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
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Hong Kong: HA Designated Flu Clinic Update (6/20/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs), the Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman provided the following updates today (June 20):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 299 patients.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the eight DFCs have ceased the provision of general outpatient services.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.

Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the eight DFCs should proceed to their corresponding clinics with drug refill service according to their date of original appointment and bring along the appointment slip and Identity Card.
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ironorehopper said:
Hong Kong: HA Designated Flu Clinic Update (6/20/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs), the Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman provided the following updates today (June 20):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 299 patients.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the eight DFCs have ceased the provision of general outpatient services.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.

Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the eight DFCs should proceed to their corresponding clinics with drug refill service according to their date of original appointment and bring along the appointment slip and Identity Card.
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I do believe HK has one of the best pandemic preparedness plans in the world. The gov't takes potential pandemic threats seriously and works closely with research scientists. The information sent to the general public is frequently more accurate and up to date than information provided by the media or in comparison to other gov't issued information.

That said, even with all the efforts in play, currently their is community level transmission of the disease and newly confirmed cases are being reported daily. I do question why they're not closing all the schools.
 
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Hong Kong: EDB announces 14-day class suspension of four secondary schools (6/21/09)

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced today (June 21) that classes of four schools would be suspended for 14 days from today until July 4 (Saturday).

The four schools are:

  1. Heep Yunn School in Kowloon City;
  2. Cotton Spinners Association Secondary School in Kwai Tsing;
  3. Lok Sin Tong Wong Chung Ming Secondary School in Wong Tai Sin; and
  4. SPHRC Kung Yik She Secondary School in Yuen Long.

The decision was made after a joint assessment by EDB and the Department of Health (DH) upon confirmation of contracted cases of human swine influenza in the schools.

Class suspension started from today as it was a Sunday and there was no schooling in these schools.

In addition, DH advised the Chinese International School to step up its cleansing and disinfection as a student who had attended the school earlier was found to be infected with human swine influenza today.

The school had already commenced its summer break on June 20.

DH was actively tracing students and teachers who might have been in contact with the contracted students and would offer necessary medical surveillance for those in need.

An EDB spokesman said the schools would put in place contingency measures relating to class suspension and inform parents of the arrangements.

During the class suspension period, the schools would strengthen measures to ensure environmental hygiene, including thoroughly cleansing and disinfecting the school premises, and arrange staff to be on duty to handle school affairs and answer parents' enquiries.

EDB will maintain close liaison with DH and the schools to offer timely support and advice.
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Hong Kong: HA Update on Designated Flu Clinic and Confirmed Human Swine Influenza Patients (6/21/09)

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) spokesman provided the following updates today (June 21):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5 pm) provide treatment to a total of 233 patients.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the eight DFCs have ceased the provision of general outpatient services.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.

Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the eight DFCs should proceed to their corresponding clinics with drug refill service according to their date of original appointment and bring along the appointment slip and Identity Card.

There are now a total of 320 confirmed human swine influenza patients since the first case was diagnosed on May 1, 2009.

As at 2.30 pm today, a total of 164 confirmed cases have been discharged from public hospitals upon recovery, the remaining cases in hospital have been stable (none required intensive care and there were no fatal cases).
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Hong Kong: Sixty-five new cases of human swine influenza (6/21/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) today (June 21) said up to 2.30pm today, there were 65 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the past 24 hours.



This brings to 320 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The new cases involved 32 male and 33 female, aged between 7 and 57 years old.

Separately, four secondary schools have been advised to suspend classes for 14 days in relation to students who were confirmed to have been infected with human swine influenza today.

The schools concerned were Heep Yunn School, Cotton Spinners Association Secondary School, Lok Sin Tong Wong Chung Ming Secondary School and SPHRC Kung Yik She Seconday School.

In addition, CHP advised the Chinese International School to step up its cleansing and disinfection as a student who had attended the school earlier was found to be infected with human swine influenza today.

The school has already commenced its summer break on June 20. Investigations into the cases are ongoing.

The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
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Hong Kong: Twenty-eight new cases of human swine influenza (6/22/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 28 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours up to 2.30pm today (June 22).


This brings to 348 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.



The new cases involved 21 males and seven females, aged between nine and 53.

Meanwhile, Po Leung Kuk Celine Ho Yam Tong College in Wong Tai Sin has been advised to suspend classes for 14 days in relation to a 16-year-old Form Two male student who was confirmed to have been infected with human swine influenza today. Investigations into the cases are ongoing.

The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
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Hong Kong: KWH staff confirmed with human swine influenza (6/22/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH) made the following announcement today (June 22) regarding the confirmed case of human swine influenza (HSI) of a member of the clerical staff in the registration office of the Accident and Emergency Department:

The clerical staff developed runny nose, sore throat, cough and myalgia on June 21 and attended the KWH Accident and Emergency Department for treatment.She was given sick leave after treatment.

Initial laboratory tests indicated the patient was positive for HSI. Subsequent test conducted by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) confirmed the case today.

As instructed by the CHP, the staff member was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) for isolation treatment.

She is now in stable condition.

The staff had no travel history in the past seven days.

It was noted that one of her family members was earlier confirmed as an HSI patient and admitted to QEH for isolation treatment. The staff member concerned did not have close contact with any patients as there is a glass panel in the A&E registration office.

She and five other staff members in the office wore surgical masks when they were on duty as required under the Hospital Authority Infection Control Guidelines.

KWH is now following up with other staff members who are working in the registration office.

They are advised to seek medical attention at a Designated Flu Clinic or the KWH Accident and Emergency Department if they develop any respiratory symptoms.

So far there is no reported case from the registration office of staff with influenza-like symptoms. Environmental cleaning and disinfection were carried out immediately after confirmation of the case.

Staff have been reminded to observe good personal hygiene. KWH will continue to strictly follow the Hospital Authority Infection Control Guidelines and hygiene for patients and staff.

KWH has also informed the CHP for necessary follow-up action.
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Hong Kong: EDB announces 14-day class suspension of PLK Celine Ho Yam Tong College (6/22/09)

The Education Bureau (EDB) announced today (June 22) that classes of PLK Celine Ho Yam Tong College in Wong Tai Sin would be suspended for 14 days from tomorrow (June 23) until July 6 (Monday).


The decision was made after a joint assessment by the EDB and the Department of Health (DH) upon confirmation of a contracted case of human swine influenza at the school.

The DH was actively tracing students and teachers who might have been in contact with the infected student and will offer necessary medical surveillance for those in need.

An EDB spokesman said the school would put in place contingency measures relating to class suspension and inform parents of the arrangements.

During the class suspension period, the school would strengthen measures to ensure environmental hygiene, including thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the school premises, and arrange staff to be on duty to handle school affairs and answer parents' enquiries.

The EDB will maintain close liaison with the DH and the school to offer timely support and advice.
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