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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 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (9/10/09)

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 (September 10):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,268 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 514 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 15,871 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 134 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 117 cases are in stable condition, nine in serious and eight in critical condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included 26 staff members of public hospitals (six male and 20 female, including 11 nurses, six allied health professional, one administrative staff, three clerical staff and five supporting staff).

So far there were 493 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 355 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: 493 new cases of human swine influenza (9/11/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 493 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 11).

The new cases involve 253 males and 240 females, aged between four months and 86 years.

This brings to 16,364 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
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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 (9/11/09)

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 (September 11):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to 1,140 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 493 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 16,364 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, 145 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 130 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and seven in critical condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included seven staff members of public hospitals (one male and six female, including five nurses and two supporting staff).

So far 500 Hospital Authority staff members have been confirmed as human swine influenza.

Of them, 369 have already recovered and returned to work.

The spokesman reminded the public that the Hospital Authority had progressively resumed 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, taking 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: Fatal case of human swine influenza at QMH (9/11/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

A spokesperson of Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) made the following announcement today (September 11) regarding the death of a critical human swine influenza patient:

A 56-year-old male patient with lung cancer and chronic illnesses of hypertension and hyperlipidemia had flu symptoms on August 31.

He was admitted to QMH for chemotherapy on September 3 and positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on September 7.

He was prescribed with Tamiflu.

His condition deteriorated and he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit.

During hospitalisation, the patient was put on ventilation support.

His condition continued to deteriorate and he was certified dead at 9.57 last night (September 10).

The case has been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office and Centre for Health Protection.

We would like to express our condolences to the patient's family.
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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 (9/12/09)

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 (September 12):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,149 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 625 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 16,989 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 142 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 126 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and eight in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 20-year-old man in the Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals. The patient had flu symptoms on September 7. He was admitted for treatment on September 10 and was later transferred to Intensive Care Unit with ventilation support. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed on September 11. He was prescribed with Tamiflu. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 14 staff members of public hospitals (four male and ten female, including seven nurses, one clerical staff and six supporting staff).

So far there were 514 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 369 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: 625 new cases of human swine influenza (9/12/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 625 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 12).

The new cases involve 329 males and 296 females, aged between four months and 79 years.

This brings to 16,989 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: 529 new cases of human swine influenza (9/13/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 529 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 13).

The new cases involve 274 males and 255 females, aged between 10 months and 79 years.

This brings to 17,518 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
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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 (9/13/09)

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 (September 13):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1097 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 529 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 17,518 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 153 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 138 cases are in stable condition, seven in serious and eight in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 10 staff members of public hospitals (six male and four female, including one doctor, six nurses, and three supporting staff).

So far there were 524 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 369 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: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (9/14/09)

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 (HA) spokesman provided the following updates today (September 14):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to 1,600 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 580 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 18,098 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, 150 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 133 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and nine in critical condition.

A newly confirmed critical case is receiving treatment at Tuen Mun Hospital. He is a 57-year-old male patient who is a chronic smoker with obesity. The patient attended the Department of Accident and Emergency of Tuen Mun Hospital on September 12 due to flu symptoms. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the same day and is on ventilation support. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed yesterday (September 13). He was prescribed Tamiflu, Relenza and antibiotics. The hospital is closely monitoring his condition.

The confirmed cases announced today included four staff members of public hospitals (one male and three female, including one nurse and three supporting staff).

So far there have been 528 Hospital Authority staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 392 have already recovered and returned to work.

The spokesman reminded the public that he Hospital Authority had 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, taking 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: Three schools advised to suspend classes (9/14/09)

The Department of Health (DH) today (September 14) advised three schools to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza and respiratory tract infection in the school.

''The advice was made following the outbreaks of human swine influenza (HSI) and influenza-like illness (ILI) in the schools, involving a total of 199 students, a spokesman for the department said. The school concerned was Mary Rose School, where 34 students, comprising 24 males and 10 females, aged between six and 17 years, developed fever, sore throat, cough and runny nose since September 4. Investigation revealed that four students were confirmed to have been infected with HSI. One female student, aged 15, required hospitalization and she was in stable condition.

Another school concerned was WF Joseph Lee Primary School in Tin Shui Wai, where 101 students presented with ILI symptoms since September 3. Of them, 12 were confirmed to have infected with HSI. One was admitted private hospital in stable condition.

Both of the schools were advised to suspend classes for seven days, starting tomorrow, to avoid the possible spread of human swine influenza in the schools.

Meanwhile, Fukien Secondary School Affiliated School in Kwun Tong had an outbreak of ILI, involving 64 students. A total of 40 boys and 24 girls, aged between nine and 13, developed ILI symptoms including fever, sore throat, runny nose, and cough since September 7. They sought medical attention and no hospitalization was required. They are in stable condition.

The school was advised to suspend classes, starting tomorrow, to avoid the possible spread of ILI in the school.

The department had visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures. 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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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: Public reminded to be vigilant against E. coli O157:H7 (9/14/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (September 14) reminded people to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent gastrointestinal infection caused by E. Coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The appeal came after the confirmation of a case involving a 10-month-old boy living in Wong Tai Sin. This is the first case of E. Coli O157:H7 infection reported to CHP this year. CHP's investigations revealed that the child developed fever and diarrhoea on September 5. He was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September 6 and was discharged on September 9. He has recovered. He had no travel history during the incubation period. His family members did not show any symptoms. Further investigation by CHP is on-going.

A CHP spokesman said that E. coli O157:H7 could be contracted through consumption of undercooked contaminated food (especially minced beef and hamburgers, etc.) or contaminated water, or transmitted from person to person through the faecal-oral route.

"People are advised to cook food thoroughly. The core temperature of food should reach 75 degrees Celsius for two to three minutes."

"People should observe good personal and environmental hygiene to avoid person-to-person transmission of the bacteria through faecal-oral route. They are advised to wash hands thoroughly particularly before handling food; before eating; after visiting toilet and after changing diapers for their babies," the spokesman said.

There was one case in 2007 and two cases in 2008.

Members of the public may visit CHP website at http://www.chp.gov.hk to obtain more information on 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: 589 new cases of human swine influenza (9/15/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said there had been 589 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 15).

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

The new cases involve 315 males and 274 females, aged between three months and 86 years.

This brings to 18,687 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The DH spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.

The case in the elderly home involved a 57-year-old man. He was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on September 13. His current condition is stable. A respiratory specimen taken from him by the hospital tested positive for HSI. "There is no influenza-like illness outbreak in the elderly home and health advice was given to the staff.

"The department will keep the staff and residents of the institution under medical surveillance," the spokesman 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 Clinics and human swine influenza patients (9/15/09)

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 (September 15):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to a total of 978 patients with flu-like symptoms.

There were 589 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today.

This brings to 18,687 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 141 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 125 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and eight in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included seven staff members of public hospitals (one male and six female, comprising two doctors, three nurses and two supporting staff).

So far there have been 535 HA staff members confirmed with human swine influenza.

Among them, 399 have already recovered and returned to work.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the HA has progressively resumed service for chronic patients with scheduled appointments at the eight DFCs. 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 their 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 with 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: 683 new cases of human swine influenza (9/16/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 683 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 16).

The new cases involve 374 males and 309 females, aged between four months and 72 years.

This brings to 19,370 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
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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 Clinics and human swine influenza patients (9/16/09)

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 (September 16):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to a total of 1,317 patients with flu-like symptoms.

There were 683 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today.

This brings to 19,370 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 165 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 150 cases are in stable condition, nine in serious and six in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included seven staff members of public hospitals (four male and three female, comprising two doctors, one nurse and four supporting staff).

So far, 552 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza.

Among them, 410 have already recovered and returned to work.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the HA has progressively resumed service for chronic patients with scheduled appointments at the eight DFCs.

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 their appointment slip and identity card.

Other general outpatient services such as episodic disease, injection and wound care will not resume 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 with 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: Primary school advised to suspend classes (9/16/09)

The Department of Health today (September 16) advised a primary school in North Point to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI).

The advice was made following the outbreak of influenza-like illness in Chinese International School (Primary School) involving 55 students aged between five and 11, a spokesman for the department said.

Investigation revealed that 32 boys and 23 girls of the school developed influenza-like illness symptoms since September 3.

One was hospitalized.

All affected students were in stable condition. Laboratory result showed that a 10-year-old boy was confirmed to have infected with HSI. He had recovered.

The department had visited the school and advised staff to reinforce infection control measures. The school is 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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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: 776 new cases of human swine influenza (9/17/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 776 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 17).

The new cases involve 394 males and 382 females, aged between six months and 73 years.

This brings to 20,146 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

The spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
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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 Clinics and human swine influenza patients (9/17/09)

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 (September 17):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to a total of 1,451 patients with flu-like symptoms.

There were 776 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today.

This brings to 20,146 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 173 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 157 cases are in stable condition, nine in serious and seven in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 59-year-old man in the Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH). The patient had stayed on the Mainland most of the time. He had flu symptoms and was admitted to and intubated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Mainland hospital since September 6. He was transferred to Hong Kong and was admitted to the ICU of PWH on September 15. Positive result for human swine influenza was confirmed on September 17. He was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. He is currently on ventilation support. The past health history of the patient is good. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 22 staff members of public hospitals (two male and 20 female, comprising one doctor, 13 nurses, three allied health professionals and five supporting staff).

So far 574 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza.

Among them, 475 have already recovered and returned to work.

The HA spokesman reminded the public that the HA has progressively resumed service for chronic patients with scheduled appointments at the eight DFCs. 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 their appointment slip and identity card.

Other general outpatient services such as episodic disease, injection and wound care will not resume 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 with 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 fatal case of human swine influenza patient at United Christian Hospital (9/17/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of United Christian Hospital (UCH) made the following announcement regarding the death of a critical human swine influenza (HSI) patient today (17 September):

''A 61-year-old male patient with a history of multiple chronic illnesses including cerebral vascular accident, chronic alcoholic liver disease and tuberculosis developed flu like symptoms on 29 August and was admitted via Accident & Emergency Department of UCH on 2 September. Positive result of HSI was confirmed and he was isolated with serious condition on 3 September. The patient was treated with tamiflu, relenza and multiple antibiotics. His condition continued to deteriorate, he suffered from complication of liver failure and succumbed at 5:22pm today (17 September). The patient is not an old aged home resident. The case has been 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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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

Hong Kong: 702 new cases of human swine influenza (9/18/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 702 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 18).

The new cases involve 351 males and 351 females, aged between one month and 81 years.

This brings to 20,848 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.

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