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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: 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: CHP investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease (8/21/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 21) investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease involving a 70-year-old man.

The patient, living in Tuen Mun, had developed fever, cough, sputum, shortness of breath and dizziness since August 9. He was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital on August 16 and was discharged on August 20. He is now in stable condition. His urine sample tested positive for Legionella.

The CHP's investigation showed that he had no recent travel history. His family members are asymptomatic.

This is the 27th Legionnaires' Disease case reported this year. Thirteen cases were reported in 2008, 11 in 2007 and 16 in 2006.

Information on Legionnaires' Disease and advice on preventive measures can be found at CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
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Hong Kong: 326 new cases of human swine influenza (8/21/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 326 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 21).

The new cases involve 174 males and 152 females, aged between six months and 78 years.

This brings to 8,535 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman said that the total number of HSI cases might be revised according to further laboratory results.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/21/09)

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 (August 21):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,010 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 326 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 8,535 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, 58 cases are in stable condition, three in serious and nine in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 72-year-old male patient of Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH). The patient developed flu symptoms on August 17, he was admitted to isolation ward via Accident and Emergency Department of PWH on August 19. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on August 20. The patient received Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated today and is on ventilation support. The patient has a history of chronic airway disease and the hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 19 staff members of public hospitals (six male and 13 female, including four doctors, 10 nurses/student nurses, two allied health professional and three supporting staff).

So far there were 241 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 139 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there is one more critical patient (70-year-old, male) who has been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and is currently under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of Yan Chai 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: Cleansing arrangements stepped up at LCSD facilities to ensure hygiene (8/21/09)

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 21) that a Service Bureau Library Assistant working on the 5/F at the Hong Kong Central Library was confirmed to have infected with human swine influenza.

He has developed flu symptoms on August 19 and sought immediate medical treatment. He has been on sick leave since that day.

The department said that the concerned staff member would only resume duty upon full recovery. It has also informed staff of the venue about the condition of the concerned staff member and notified the public by posting up notices at the venue.

Operation of the venue remains normal.

Staff are advised to seek medical consultation if they have any flu symptom.

Cleansing and disinfection of the public areas in the venue and the concerned staff member's work areas have been arranged to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Hong Kong: 299 new cases of human swine influenza (8/22/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 299 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 22).

The new cases involve 143 males and 156 females, aged between six months and 71 years.

This brings to 8,834 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman said that the total number of HSI cases might be revised according to further laboratory results.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/22/09)

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 22):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 912 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 299 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 8,834 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, 58 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and ten in critical condition.

The two newly confirmed critical cases announced today are patients in Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH).

The first patient is a 16-year-old female who developed fever and flu symptoms on August 18 and was admitted to the isolation ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of TMH on August 21. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on August 21. She was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. The patient's condition deteriorated on the same day and she was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. She is on ventilation support. The patient has a history of chronic disease. The hospital will closely monitor her condition.

The second patient is a 23-year-old pregnant patient who developed fever and flu symptoms on August 18 and was admitted to the isolation ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of TMH on August 20. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on August 21. The patient's condition deteriorated, emergency Caesarean section was performed on August 21. After the section, she was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit on August 22 and on ventilation support. She was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. The baby is in stable condition. The hospital will closely monitor the mother and the baby's condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 12 female staff members of public hospitals (including two doctors, six nurses/student nurses, two clerical staff and two supporting staff).

So far there were 253 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 139 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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Hong Kong: 271 new cases of human swine influenza (8/23/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 271 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 23).

The new cases involve 137 males and 134 females, aged between eight months and 86 years.

This brings to 9,105 the total number of human swine influenza (HSI) cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman said that the total number of HSI cases might be revised according to further laboratory results.

Meanwhile, DH is investigating a confirmed HSI case involving a 10-year-old boy studying in a special school with residential care in Tai Po. The boy was admitted to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital on August 20 and then transferred to the intensive care unit of Prince of Wales Hospital on August 22. His condition is critical. A respiratory specimen taken from him by the hospital tested positive for HSI. Two other boys, aged nine and 10, studying in the same residential school, were also tested positive for HSI earlier. Both of them are hospitalised. They are in stable condition. The spokesman said the department had visited the school and offered Tamiflu to the close contacts as antiviral chemoprophylaxis.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/23/09)

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 23):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 777 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 271 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 9,105 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 95 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 80 cases are in stable condition, 11 in serious and four in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 86-year-old female patient of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). The patient developed flu symptoms and was admitted to Infectious Disease Centre via Accident & Emergency Department of PMH on August 22. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day. The patient received Tamiflu and antibiotics. Her condition deteriorated on August 22 at around 9pm and she was sent to intensive care isolation ward. The patient is on ventilation support today (August 23). The patient has a history of chronic heart disease and the hospital will closely monitor her condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included six female staff members of public hospitals (including four nurses/student nurses and two supporting staff).

So far there were 259 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 139 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there is one more critical patient (74-year-old, male) who has been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and is currently under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of Pamela Youde Nethersole 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: CHP investigating two cases of Legionnaires' Disease (8/24/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 24) investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires' Disease.

The first case involved a 62-year-old man living in Mong Kok. He presented with fever and cough on July 16 and was admitted to Kwong Wah Hospital on July 18. He was discharged on July 27.

The second case involved a 54-year-old man living in Eastern District. He developed fever, chills, cough and myalgia on July 26. He was admitted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital on July 31 with persistent symptoms and was discharged on August 7.

CHP's investigations showed that both men had no travel history before the onset of symptoms.

These are the 28th and 29th Legionnaires' Disease cases reported this year. Thirteen cases were reported in 2008, 11 in 2007 and 16 in 2006.

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: 245 new cases of human swine influenza (8/24/09)

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

One of the cases was from an elderly home in Kwun Tong.

The new cases involve 137 males and 108 females, aged between eight months and 85 years.

This brings to 9,350 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman said that the total number of HSI cases might be revised according to further laboratory results.

The case in the elderly home involved an 85-year-old man. He was admitted to United Christian Hospital today. His current condition is stable. 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 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 (8/24/09)

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 24):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,074 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 245 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 9,350 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 109 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 93 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and 12 in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 51-year-old male patient of Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH). The patient developed flu symptom on August 21 and was admitted to Isolation Ward via Accident & Emergency Department of TKOH on 23 August 2009. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day. The patient received Tamiflu and antibiotics treatment. His condition deteriorated on 24 August at around 3am and he was sent to Intensive Care Unit and on ventilation support. The patient has a history of epilepsy and the hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 12 staff members of public hospitals (seven male and five female, including two doctors, seven nurses, one allied health professional, one clerical staff and one supporting staff).

So far there were 271 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 168 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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Hong Kong: A deceased H3 patient in PYNEH (8/24/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) spokesperson made the following announcement today (24 August 2009):

''A 76-year old male patient was admitted to PYNEH medical ward via the Accident and Emergency Department for influenza like illness and shortness of breath on 21 August 2009 evening. He was given antibiotics treatment during hospitalization.

''Respiratory specimen was taken for laboratory test. In the early morning of 22 August 2009, the patient's condition deteriorated with cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed but unsuccessful. The patient succumbed at 05:39am on the same day.

''Laboratory result received today confirmed the positive result of Influenza A (H3) and the case was reported to HA Head Office and Centre for Health Protection. We would like to express our condolences to the patient's family.''
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Hong Kong: Influenza A outbreak at male ward of Tai Po Hospital (8/25/09)

Influenza A outbreak at male ward of Tai Po Hospital


The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

A spokesperson of Tai Po Hospital made the following announcement today (August 25):

Five patients (aged 27-79) in a male psychiatric ward of the hospital have presented with symptoms of influenza-like illness since August 21. Four patients are being treated under isolation while one patient was transferred to the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital. Their condition is stable. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

Viral test results of all five patients are positive to Influenza A but negative to human swine influenza.

Infection control measures have been enhanced in the ward concerned. Admission and visiting to the ward have been suspended for the time being. All patients in the ward are under close surveillance.

The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

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Hong Kong: 406 new cases of human swine influenza (8/25/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 406 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 25).

The new cases involve 208 males and 198 females, aged between two months and 74 years.

This brings to 9,756 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman said the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
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Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/25/09)

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 25):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,008 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 406 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 9,756 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 109 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 94 cases are in stable condition, six in serious and nine in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 17 staff members of public hospitals (five male and 12 female, including four doctors, seven nurses, two allied health professional and four supporting staff).

So far there were 288 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 180 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 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: A deceased H3 patient in UCH (8/25/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

United Christian Hospital (UCH) spokesperson made the following announcement today (August 25):

A 74-year-old male patient developed flu symptoms on August 18. He was admitted to isolation ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of UCH on August 21. He was given Tamiflu and antibiotics treatment on admission and was in stable condition during hospitalization. Viral test result of this patient was positive to Influenza A but negative to human swine influenza. On August 22, patient strongly requested discharge against medical advice and signed the form. His clinical condition was stable at the time of discharge. UCH was informed on August 23 that the patient was found dead. The positive result of Influenza A (H3) was confirmed today and the case has been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office. We would like to express our condolences to the patient's family.
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Hong Kong: Cleansing arrangements stepped up at LCSD facilities to ensure hygiene (8/26/09)

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 26) that a Summer Student Helper working at the To Kwa Wan Public Library was confirmed to have infected with human swine influenza.

He developed flu symptoms on the evening of August 23 and sought medical treatment on August 24. He has been on sick leave since then.

The department has informed library staff about the condition of the concerned staff member and notified the public by posting up notices at the venue.

Operation of the library remains normal.

Staff are advised to seek medical consultation if they have any flu symptoms.

Cleansing and disinfection of the public areas in the venue and the concerned staff member's work areas have been arranged to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: Close watch on influenza outbreak in elderly home (8/26/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 26) urged people and management of institutions to take preventive measures against influenza-like illness (ILI) by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.

The appeal was made following the investigation into a report of an ILI outbreak in an elderly home in Tsuen Wan, affecting 21 residents.

Investigations revealed that two men and 19 women, aged from 59 to 103, had developed symptoms of ILI, including fever, cough and sore throat, since August 15.

Eleven of them sought medical treatment from private doctors or government out-patient clinics while ten were admitted to hospital in stable condition.

Laboratory results showed that specimens taken from nine patients were tested positive for Influenza A, but negative for human swine influenza.

CHP visited the institution and provided health advice to the staff.

Tamiflu has been given to the staff and close contacts of the patients as antiviral chemoprophylaxis. CHP will keep the staff and residents of the elderly home under medical surveillance.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: 333 new cases of human swine influenza (8/26/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 333 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (HSI) (Influenza A H1N1) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 24).

Two of the cases were from two elderly homes in Lam Tin and Yuen Long. The new cases involve 176 males and 157 females, aged between five months and 93 years.

This brings to 10,089 the total number of human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman said that the total number of HSI cases might be revised according to further laboratory results.

Of the two HSI cases at the elderly homes, the elderly home concerned in Lam Tin involved an 93-year-old woman. She was admitted to United Christian Hospital on August 25 and her current condition is stable. Another elderly home in Yuen Long involved a 75-year-old man. He was hospitalized in Tuen Mun Hospital on August 25. He is now in stable condition.

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

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

"The department will keep the staff and residents of the elderly homes under medical surveillance," he said.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (8/26/09)

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 26):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5.00pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,033 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 333 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 10,089 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 100 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 84 cases are in stable condition, 5 in serious and 11 in critical condition.

One of the newly confirmed critical cases announced today is a 65-year-old male patient of the North District Hospital (NDH). On 24 August, the patient returned from Mainland China and developed flu symptoms, he attended the Accident & Emergency Department of NDH on the same day and was admitted to isolation ward. On 25 August, the patient was confirmed to be positive result of human swine influenza, he was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated on the evening of the same day, he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and was put on ventilation immediately. The patient had history of asthma, pneumonia and heart failure, and is in critical condition now.

The second newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 43-year-old female patient of Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH). The patient developed flu symptom on 23 August and attended the Designated Flu Clinic on 24 August. The patient attended the Accident & Emergency Department of TMH on 26 August and was admitted to Isolation Ward. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day (26 August). The patient received Tamiflu and antibiotics treatment. Her condition deteriorated today (26 August) and she has been transferred to Intensive Care Unit and on ventilation support. The patient is a chronic smoker. The hospital will closely monitor her condition.

The third newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 52-year-old woman in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH). The patient attended the Accident and Emergency Department of PYNEH for fever, cough and shortness of breath on 25 August and was then admitted to medical ward for further management. Her condition deteriorated at night on the same day and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed today (26 August) and she was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. The hospital will closely monitor her condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included seven staff members of public hospitals (three male and four female, including two doctors and five nurses).

So far there were 295 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 197 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that the result was positive for Influenza A (H3) for an 85-year-old male patient who was admitted to NDH on 22 August and died on 24 August.

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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