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HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 Cases: 6,417 with FOUR deaths, 47 in hospital with four serious and three critical (as for 8/13/09))

Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 Cases: 6,417 with FOUR deaths, 47 in hospital with four serious and three critical (as for 8/13/09))

Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/14/09)

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, a Hospital Authority spokesman provided the following updates today (August 14):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to a total of 621 patients.

As at 2.30pm today (August 14), there were 224 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 6,640 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, 48 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 39 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and five in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 60-year-old male patient of United Christian Hospital (UCH). The patient developed flu symptoms on Wednesday (August 12) and he was admitted to isolation ward via Accident and Emergency Department of UCH yesterday (August 13). Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed yesterday. The patient received Tamiflu medication treatment. His condition deteriorated today and he is on non-invasive ventilation support. The patient has a history of chronic airway disease and the hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Another newly confirmed critical case is a 63-year-old female patient of North District Hospital (NDH). The patient developed flu symptoms on August 6. She was admitted to isolation ward via Accident and Emergency Department of NDH yesterday. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day. She was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. The patient's condition deteriorated today and she is on ventilation support in the intensive care unit. The patient has a history of hypertension. The hospital will closely monitor her condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included eight staff members of public hospitals (one male and seven female, including one doctor, one nurse, one allied health professional, two clerical staff and three supporting staff).

So far 146 Hospital Authority staff members have been confirmed as human swine influenza. Of them, 102 have already recovered and returned to work. Hospital records reveal that there are two more critical patients who have been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and are currently under treatment in the intensive care unit of North District Hospital (20-year-old male) and Tseung Kwan O Hospital (86-year-old male).
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/15/09)

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 (August 15):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 577 patients.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 185 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 6,825 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 47 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 38 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and five in critical condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included twelve staff members of public hospitals (two male and ten female, including three doctor, six nurse, and three supporting staff).
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Hong Kong: 185 new cases of human swine influenza (8/15/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 185 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (HSI) (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 15).

One of the cases was from an elderly home in Kwai Tsing.

The new cases involve 99 males and 86 females, aged between one and 81.

This brings to 6,825 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

The case in the elderly home involved a 64-year-old man. He was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on August 13. His current condition is stable. A respiratory specimen taken from him by the hospital was tested positive for HSI.

DH staff had visited the institution and provided health advice, the spokesman said.

"There is no influenza-like illness outbreak in the institution and Tamiflu has been given to the staff and close contacts of the patient as antiviral chemoprophylaxis.

"The department will keep the staff and residents of the elderly home under medical surveillance," he said.
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Hong Kong: 246 new cases of human swine influenza (8/16/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 246 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 16).

The new cases involve 131 males and 115 females, aged between nine months and 84 years.

This brings to 7,071 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/16/09)

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 (August 16):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 304 patients.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 246 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 7,071 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 58 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 48 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and six in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a four-year-old boy of Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH).

The patient developed flu symptoms on August 14 and was admitted to isolation ward via Accident and Emergency Department of TMH yesterday (August 15). Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day. He was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated yesterday and was transferred to the intensive care unit. He is on ventilation support. The patient has a history of chronic disease. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included four female staff members of public hospitals, including one nurse, and three supporting staff.
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Hong Kong: 243 new cases of human swine influenza (8/17/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 243 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 17).

The new cases involve 117 males and 126 females, aged between one month and 86 years.

This brings to 7,314 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: CHP investigating two cases of Legionnaires' Disease (8/17/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 17) investigating two cases of Legionnaires' Disease.

The first case involves a 62-year-old man living in Kennedy Town. He has had fever and abdominal pain since August 6. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on August 13 for persistent fever, abdominal pain and shortness of breath. He is now in stable condition.

The second case involves a 59-year-old man living in Wong Tai Sin. He has had sore throat and malaise since August 12 and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for fever and shortness of breath yesterday. He is now in critical condition.

Urine samples of the two patients tested positive for Legionella pneumophila. CHP's investigations showed that both of them had no travel history before the onset of symptoms. Their family members are asymptomatic.

These are the 25th and 26th Legionnaires' Disease cases reported this year.

Thirteen cases were reported in 2008, 11 in 2007 and 16 in 2006.

To prevent the disease, people are reminded to observe the following:

  • An individual may reduce his/her susceptibility to the disease by avoiding smoking and excessive drinking, and maintaining good health.
  • People handling garden soils, composts and potting mixes should take the following precautions:
    • Gently water gardens and composts using low pressure.
    • Open composted potting mixes slowly and make sure the opening is directed away from the face.
    • Wet the soil to reduce dust when potting plants.
    • Avoid working in poorly ventilated places such as enclosed greenhouses.
    • Wash hands carefully afterwards.
  • Proper design, operation and maintenance of man-made water systems. For more information about the good practices to be followed in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of man-made water systems, please visit the website of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pps/oa_ld_pub_cp.shtml) for the Code of Practice published by the Prevention of Legionnaires' Disease Committee in 2007.

Information on Legionnaires' Disease and advice on preventive measures can also be found on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/17/09)

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 (August 17):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 932 patients.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 243 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 7,314 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 61 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 54 cases are in stable condition, one in serious and six in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included eight staff members of public hospitals (two male and six female, including four nurses, one clerical staff and three supporting staff).

So far there were 170 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 107 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there is one more critical patients (81-year-old, female) who has been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and is currently under treatment in the isolation ward of United Christian Hospital.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that HA has progressively resume service for chronic patients with scheduled appointment at the eight designated flu clinics (DFC). Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the DFCs should go to the clinics according to their date of original appointment, bringing along the appointment slip and Identity Card.

Other general outpatient services such as episodic disease, injection and wound care will not be resumed at these DFCs for the time being.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.
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Hong Kong: A special school and a child care centre are advised to suspend classes (8/18/09)

The Department of Health (DH) today (August 18) advised a special school in Eastern District and a child care centre in Kwai Chung to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of influenza.

The advice was made following the outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the two institutions involving 18 people, a spokesman for the department said.

The first case involved six boys and two staff members, aged between two and 57, of the Heep Hong Society Wan Tsui Centre. They developed ILI symptoms since August 12. Three boys were confirmed to have infected with human swine influenza A H1N1 (HSI). One of them was hospitalised. All of them are in stable condition.

The second case involved six boys and four girls aged between one and three attending HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre Joyful Children World. They developed ILI symptoms since August 15. Samples of the three students, a two-year-old boy and two one-year-old girls, were tested positive for HSI. Two girls were hospitalised. All of them are in stable condition.

Investigations into the cases are ongoing.

The department had visited the two institutions and provided health advice to the staff.

They are put under medical surveillance.

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: 247 new cases of human swine influenza (8/18/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 247 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (HSI) (Influenza A H1N1) including two cases from elderly homes in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 18).

The new cases involve 128 males and 119 females, aged between five months and 83 years.

The first case involved an elderly home in Kwai Tsing where a 76-year-old man was admitted to Yan Chai Hospital on August 16.

The second case involved another elderly home in Kwai Tsing where an 83-year-old man was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on August 17.

Respiratory specimen taken from the two patients were tested positive to HSI by laboratory of public hospital. Both of the patients are now in stable condition.

DH had visited the institutions and provided health advice, the spokesman said.

"The department will continue to put the staff and residents of the elderly homes under medical surveillance," he said.

This brings to 7,561 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/18/09)

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 (August 18):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 843 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 247 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 7,561 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 64 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 57 cases are in stable condition, one in serious and six in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 13 staff members of public hospitals (five male and eight female, including one doctor, seven nurses, one allied health professional, one clerical staff and three supporting staff).

So far there were 183 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 122 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there is one more critical patient (67-year-old, male) who has been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and is currently under treatment in the isolation ward of United Christian Hospital.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that HA has progressively resume service for chronic patients with scheduled appointment at the eight designated flu clinics (DFC). Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the DFCs should go to the clinics according to their date of original appointment, bringing along the appointment slip and Identity Card.

Other general outpatient services such as episodic disease, injection and wound care will not be resumed at these DFCs for the time being.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.
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Hong Kong: 345 new cases of human swine influenza (8/19/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 345 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 19).

The new cases involve 175 males and 170 females, aged between three months and 78 years.

This brings to 7,906 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: Human swine influenza outbreak in a residential child care centre under close watch (8/19/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 19) urged members of the public and management of institutions to take preventive measures against human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.

The appeal was made following the CHP's investigation into a report of human swine influenza (HSI) outbreak in a residential child care centre in Causeway Bay, affecting a total of 21 children.

The CHP's investigations revealed that 15 boys and six girls, aged from six to 15, have developed fever, cough and sore throat since August 9.

All the affected children sought medical treatment. They are in stable condition and no hospitalisation is required.

Seventeen of them tested positive for HSI.

CHP staff have visited the centre and provided health advice to the staff.

The centre is under medical surveillance.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/19/09)

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 (19 August):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 960 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 345 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 7,906 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 70 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 60 cases are in stable condition, three in serious and seven in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 50-year-old man in the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (AHNH).

The patient developed flu symptom on 14 August and was admitted to the isolation ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of AHNH on 17 August.

Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on 18 August.

He was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated today and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. He is on ventilation support. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included eight pupil nurses and one staff member of Kowloon Hospital Nursing School which held the last class on 14 August.

As a precautionary measure, all clinical attachment of the same class, comprising 85 pupil nurses, has been suspended immediately.

Medical surveillance will be conducted for all the pupils.

Chemoprophylaxis will be recommended to asymptomatic pupils while rapid tests on human swine flu will be performed on symptomatic cases followed by prescription of antivirals. Other confirmed cases of public hospital staff members (seven male and 13 female) include three doctors, 12 nurses, one allied health professional, one clerical and three supporting staff.

So far there were 203 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 128 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there is one more critical patient (79-year-old, male) who has been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and is currently under treatment in the intensive care unit of Tuen Mun Hospital.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that HA has progressively resume service for chronic patients with scheduled appointment at the eight designated flu clinics (DFC). Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the DFCs should go to the clinics according to their date of original appointment, bringing along the appointment slip and Identity Card.

Other general outpatient services such as episodic disease, injection and wound care will not be resumed at these DFCs for the time being.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.
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Hong Kong: SFH to attend international symposium on influenza (8/20/09)

The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, leaves for Beijing today (August 20) to attend the International Scientific Symposium on Influenza Pandemic Response and Preparedness organised by the Ministry of Health.

Dr Chow will exchange views with officials and experts in public health and disease control from all over the world at the symposium on how to deal with the threat posed to human health by influenza pandemic from the scientific and public health perspectives.

The two-day symposium will be opened tomorrow (August 21).

Global experts will gather to review the latest development of human swine flu, explore the public health policies and implementation strategies to tackle with possible H1N1, H5N1 and seasonal influenza pandemics, discuss clinical management and prevention of influenza as well as vaccine development.

They will also share experience in preparing for influenza pandemic in winter and pandemic surveillance.

Dr Chow will return to Hong Kong on Saturday (August 22).
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Hong Kong: Tender for human swine influenza vaccine cancelled (8/20/09)

The Department of Health (DH) announced today (August 20) that the tender for the supply of human swine influenza (HSI) vaccine was cancelled today because there was no offer which conformed to the essential requirements specified in the tender document at tender closing.

A DH spokesman said that the deaprtment will continue to procure HSI vaccine and is taking the next step in the procurement exercise in accordance with Stores and Procurement Regulations (SPR).

Under SPR, the DH can invite tenders including limited tender. The HSI vaccine tender exercise opened on July 17, 2009, and closed on August 7, 2009.

"The DH is carrying out planning activities for the HSI vaccination programme targeted to commence by the end of the year when vaccines become available. The DH is closely monitoring the situation," thespokesman said.

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Hong Kong: 304 new cases of human swine influenza (8/20/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 304 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 20).

The new cases involve 160 males and 144 females, aged between six months and 73 years.

This brings to 8,210 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/20/09)

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 (August 20):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 947 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 304 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 8,210 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 72 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 62 cases are in stable condition, two in serious and eight in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 58-year-old man in the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (AHNH). The patient attended the Accident and Emergency Department of AHNH yesterday (August 19) due to shortness of breath and was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day. He was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. He is on ventilation support. The patient has a history of chronic diseases. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, there are two more pupil nurses of Kowloon Hospital Nursing School confirmed today.

Similarly at Tuen Mun Hospital Nursing School, due to confirmation of human swine influenza case of two student nurses in the past few days, the concerned nursing school has suspended all clinical practices of the same class, comprising 121 student nurses.

There are currently no newly confirmed cases at Tuen Mun Hospital Nursing School.

The confirmed cases of public hospital staff members (two males and 17 females) today include 11 nurses/nursing students, one allied health professional, three clerical and four supporting staff.

So far there were 222 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 133 have already recovered and returned to work.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that HA has progressively resume service for chronic patients with scheduled appointment at the eight designated flu clinics (DFC). Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the DFCs should go to the clinics according to their date of original appointment, bringing along the appointment slip and Identity Card.

Other general outpatient services such as episodic disease, injection and wound care will not be resumed at these DFCs for the time being.

Patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 Cases: 7,906 with FOUR deaths, 70 in hospital with three serious and seven critical (as for 8/19/09))

Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 Cases: 7,906 with FOUR deaths, 70 in hospital with three serious and seven critical (as for 8/19/09))

Hong Kong: Human swine influenza outbreak in a kindergarten under close watch (8/20/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 20) urged members of the public and management of schools to take preventive measures against human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.

The appeal was made following the CHP's investigation into a report of human swine influenza (HSI) outbreak in a kindergarten.

The school concerned is Sheung Shui Wai Chow Kindergarten (Branch) in Sheung Shui.

The CHP's investigations revealed that nine boys and 12 girls, aged from three to six, had developed fever, cough and sore throat since August 11. Three of them were confirmed to have been infected with HSI. It is noted that the school had suspended its whole summer classes starting today for thorough disinfection.

All the affected children sought medical treatment. They are in stable condition and no hospitalisation is required. CHP staff have visited the kindergarten and provided health advice to the staff. The kindergarten is put under medical surveillance.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 Cases: 8,210 with FOUR deaths, 72 in hospital with two serious and eight critical (as for 8/20/09))

Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 Cases: 8,210 with FOUR deaths, 72 in hospital with two serious and eight critical (as for 8/20/09))

Hong Kong: SFH on human swine flu vaccine (8/21/09)

Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, at a media stand-up session before attending the International Scientific Symposium on Influenza Pandemic Response and Preparedness in Beijing this afternoon (August 21):

Reporter:
What will be the next step after the Government cancelled the tender for human swine flu vaccine?

Secretary for Food and Health:
This is only a procedure of the Government procurement process. Usually if in the first round of tendering exercise, there is no single supplier that can conform with the tender specifications, we can then proceed to re-tendering or a restricted tender exercise. This is what we are considering.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
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