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

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Hong Kong: A Non-isolated patient with HSI postive in PMH was found dead (8/1/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Princess Margaret Hospital(PMH) spokesperson made the following announcement today (1 August 2009)

A 58- year old male patient with history of chronic heart disease presented with fever, cough and shortness of breath attended our A&E Department on 30 July 09 at around 10:30pm.

Preliminary X-ray examination result showed that the patient suffered chest infection. He was admitted to our medical ward for follow up treatment. During hospitalization, the patient was in critical condition and put on 100% oxygen. He was given antibiotics treatment and respiratory sample was taken for laboratory test on influenza.

On 31 July 09 at around 3pm, the patient's condition deteriorated with cardiac arrest. He was certified dead at 3:54pmon the same day. The microbiology laboratory of PMH confirmed the positive result of human swine influenza at around 7pmon 31 July 09 and reported to HA Head Office and Centre for Health Protection.

The case has also been referred to Coroner. The attending doctor has explained the condition to the patient's family. Tamiflu was also prescribed to them. We would like to express our condolences to the patient's family.
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Hong Kong: 231 new cases of human swine influenza (8/1/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 231 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 1).

The new cases involve 115 males and 116 females, aged between eight months and 66 years.

This brings to 3,904 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 (8/1/09)

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 1):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 681 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.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 231 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 3,904 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 52 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 47 cases are in stable condition (including a 59-year-old male patient of Kowloon Hospital, who was reported earlier in serious condition), one in serious and four in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today was a 45-year-old female patient of Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital (PYNEH).

She had symptoms onset since July 26, presented with fever, sore throat and short of breath, she attended the Accident and Emergency Department of PYNEH on July 31, and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, and medication treatment of Tamiflu and antibiotics was started.

The patient now requires intubation and ventilatory support.

Furthermore, the newly confirmed cases announced today including five public hospital staff members - four female nurses of Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital and Tung Wah Eastern Hospital; a female supporting staff of Ruttonjee & Tang Shiu Kin Hospital.

Except two female nurses of Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital, others are prescribed with Tamiflu.

They are now under isolation at home, all in stable condition.
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Hong Kong: 162 new cases of human swine influenza (8/2/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 162 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 2).

The new cases involve 85 males and 77 females, aged between five months and 76 years.

This brings to 4,066 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 (8/2/09)

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 2):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 648 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.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 162 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 4,066 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 50 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 45 cases are in stable condition, one in serious and four in critical condition.

The newly confirmed cases announced today including a male clerical staff of Ruttonjee & Tang Shiu Kin Hospital. The patient is now under isolation at home and on Tamiflu treatment, in stable condition.
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Hong Kong: 206 new cases of human swine influenza (8/3/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 206 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 3).

The new cases involve 113 males and 93 females, aged between five months and 81 years.

This brings to 4,272 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 (8/3/09)

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 (3 August):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5.00pm) provide treatment to a total of 924 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.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 206 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 4,272 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 49 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 44 cases are in stable condition, one in serious and four in critical condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included a female doctor of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and a female nurse of Queen Mary Hospital.

They are prescribed with Tamiflu and under isolation at home.

Their condition is stable.

So far there were 77 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 50 have already recovered and returned to work.
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Hong Kong: Close watch on outbreak of respiratory tract infection (8/3/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 3) called on members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent respiratory tract infection.

The appeal was made following CHP's investigation into an outbreak of respiratory tract infection affecting 22 people including 15 residents and seven staff members in a residential home for the mentally handicapped in Tseung Kwan O.

The affected, comprising 7 males and 15 females aged from 26 to 58, developed symptoms of respiratory tract infection, including fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat since July 14.

Four residents have been admitted to Tseung Kwan O Hospital. Among them, a 42-year-old man is in critical condition and a 28-year-old man is in stable condition. The remaining two have been discharged.

So far, laboratory results of respiratory specimens taken from the four hospitalised patients were tested negative to human swine influenza. CHP's investigation is ongoing.

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

  • to build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking;
  • to maintain good personal hygiene
  • wash hands after sneezing, coughing and wear a mask when developing symptoms of respiratory infections;
  • to maintain good ventilation; and
  • to 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.

For more information on the disease, members of the public may visit the CHP's website (http://www.chp.gov.hk).
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Hong Kong: 232 new cases of human swine influenza (8/4/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 232 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 4).

The new cases involve 131 males and 101 females, aged between seven months and 87 years.

This brings to 4,504 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 (8/4/09)

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 4):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5.00pm) provide treatment to a total of 791 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.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 232 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 4,504 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 50 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 46 cases are in stable condition (including a 48-year-old female patient of Queen Elizabeth Hospital who was earlier reported in serious condition) and four in critical condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included eight female staff members of public hospitals (five nurses, two allied health professionals and one supporting staff).

So far there were 85 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 52 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there are two critical patients who have been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and are currently under proper treatment respectively in the intensive care unit of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (female, aged 69) and North District Hospital (male, aged 77).
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Hong Kong: 245 new cases of human swine influenza (8/5/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 245 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 5).

The new cases involve 123 males and 122 females, aged between six months and 61 years.

This brings to 4,749 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinics and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/5/09)

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 5):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 769 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 with private practitioners.

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

There were 245 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today.

This brings to 4,749 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 55 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 50 cases are in stable condition and five in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today was a 45-year-old male patient of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).

He developed flu symptoms and shortness of breath on August 3 and attended the Accident and Emergency Department of PMH.

The patient was admitted to the isolation ward of the Infectious Diseases Centre.

He received Tamiflu and antibiotics treatment.

The patient's condition deteriorated in the afternoon of August 3 and he was immediately transferred to the Intensive Care Unit, where he required intubation and ventilatory support.

The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included eight staff members of public hospitals (five male and three female) comprising three nurses, three allied health professionals and two supporting staff.

So far there are 93 HA staff members confirmed with human swine influenza.

Among them, 59 have already recovered and returned to work.
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Hong Kong: Report under paediatric surveillance programme (8/5/09)

A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said that a new report involving a one-year-old girl was received today (August 5) through the paediatric surveillance programme set up by the CHP with private and public hospitals.

The girl developed fever, cough, runny nose and vomiting on August 1. She was admitted to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital on August 2. She is now staying in the intensive care unit in critical condition with complication of encephalitis. The nasopharyngeal aspirate specimen taken from her was tested positive to Influenza A. The girl was in good health in the past and has no history of travel. Her mother developed fever on July 30. She consulted a private doctor and has recovered. Other family members did not have any similar symptoms.

The Paediatric Surveillance Programme was set up in March 2008.

A total of 19 cases reported under the programme were related to influenza (13 cases in 2008 and 6 cases in 2009 so far).

Among them, 11 cases were tested positive for Influenza A and eight cases for Influenza B.

The spokesman reminded members of the public to stay alert by taking precautionary measures against influenza.

They are advised to maintain good personal as well as environmental hygiene and build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.

More details of preventive tips on influenza are available on CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
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Hong Kong: Case of necrotising fasciitis under investigation (8/5/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 5) received a report of a necrotising fasciitis case (flesh-eating disease) involving a 75-year-old woman.

The patient lived in Wong Tai Sin. She developed fever and chills on August 3 and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 4. She was found to have right calf redness and swelling. Blood culture yielded Vibrio Vulnificus, a type of bacteria causing necrotising fasciitis. Her current condition is critical.

A CHP spokesman said necrotising fasciitis was a serious bacterial infection of the soft tissue and fascia. It could destroy tissue and cause death within 12 to 24 hours after infection.

People are reminded to adopt the following preventive measures:

  • Avoid exposure of open wounds or broken skin to seawater or salty water;
  • Wounds should be thoroughly cleansed and properly covered;
  • Wear thick rubber gloves when handling raw shellfish.

Patients should seek medical advice promptly if they developed symptoms and signs of infection like increasing redness, pain and swelling.
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Hong Kong: 225 new cases of human swine influenza (8/6/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 225 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (HSI) (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 6).

One of the cases was from an elderly home in Wong Tai Sin.

The new cases involve 111 males and 114 females, aged between 10 months and 83 years.

This brings to 4,974 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

The case in the elderly home involved an 83-year-old woman who was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on August 5. Her condition is stable. A respiratory specimen taken from her by the hospital tested positive for HSI. DH staff have 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: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/6/09)

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 6):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 769 patients.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 225 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 4,974 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 57 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 52 cases are in stable condition (including a 51-year-old male patient of Tuen Mun Hospital who was reported earlier in critical condition and is now changed to stable), one in serious and four in critical condition.

The newly confirmed serious case announced today is a 30-year-old male patient of Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH). He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of TMH on August 4 due to fever and flu-like symptoms. The patient was admitted to isolation ward. His condition deteriorated on August 5 and was immediately transferred to Intensive Care Unit, requiring administration of oxygen. He is now under medication treatment of tamiflu and antibiotics. The patient has history of asthma and attended general out-patient clinic for follow-up. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included seven staff members of public hospitals (three male and four female, including one doctor, three allied health professionals and three supporting staff).

So far there were 100 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 59 have already recovered and returned to work.

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: 234 new cases of human swine influenza (8/7/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 234 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 7).

The new cases involve 119 males and 115 females, aged between 10 months and 79 years.

This brings to 5,208 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease (8/7/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 7) investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease involving a 77-year-old man.

The patient, living in Yau Ma Tei, developed fever and vomiting on August 2. He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Kwong Wah Hospital on August 3 and was admitted. He is now in stable condition. His urine sample tested positive for Legionella pneumophila.

The CHP's investigation showed that he had no recent travel history.

This is the 20th Legionnaires' Disease case 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 (8/7/09)

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 (7 August):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5.00pm) provide treatment to a total of 724 patients.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 234 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 5,208 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, 58 cases are in stable condition, one in serious and five in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 66-year-old female patient of United Christian Hospital (UCH).

The patient developed flu symptoms on 4 August. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of UCH on 5 August due to shortness of breath and was admitted to medical ward. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on 6 August, she was transferred to isolation ward. Her condition deteriorated today (7 August) requiring administration of oxygen. She is now under medication treatment of Tamiflu and antibiotics. The patient has a history of multiple chronic diseases. The hospital will closely monitor her condition.

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

So far there were 106 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 68 have already recovered and returned to work.

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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