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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 (9/18/09)

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 (September 18):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,449 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 702 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 20,848 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 163 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 148 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and seven in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 16 staff members of public hospitals (four male and 12 female, including three doctors, eight nurses, three allied health professional, one clerical staff and one supporting staff).

So far there were 590 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 484 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: 717 new cases of human swine influenza (9/19/09, edited)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 717 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 19).

The new cases involve 393 males and 324 females, aged between 2 months and 85 years.

This brings to 21,565 the total number of 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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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 (9/19/09)

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 (September 19):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provided treatment to a total of 1,410 patients with flu-like symptoms.

There were 717 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today.

This brings to 21,565 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 172 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 158 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and six in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 12 staff members of public hospitals (one male and 11 female, comprising seven nurses, three allied health professionals and two supporting staff).

So far 602 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: 492 new cases of human swine influenza (9/20/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 492 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 20).

The new cases involve 259 males and 233 females, aged between 8 months and 88 years.

This brings to 22,054 the total number of 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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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 (9/20/09)

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 (September 20):

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

There were 492 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today.

This brings to 22,054 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 224 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 207 cases are in stable condition, nine in serious and eight in critical condition.

The newly confirmed critical case announced today is a 43 year-old male patient in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The patient with a history of asthma admitted QEH via the Accident and Emergency Department for flu symptoms on September 19. His condition deteriorated later and he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. He was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. The test result for human swine influenza was confirmed positive on the same day. He is currently on ventilation support and in critical condition. The hospital will closely monitor his condition.

Another newly confirmed critical case is receiving treatment at Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH). He is a 34-year-old male patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis. The patient developed flu symptoms on September 18. He attended the Department of Accident and Emergency of TMH on September 19 and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the same day. Positive result of human swine influenza is confirmed today (September 20). He is prescribed Tamiflu, Relenza and antibiotics and is on ventilation support. The hospital is closely monitoring his condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 13 staff members of public hospitals (two male and 11 female, comprising one doctor, five nurses, one allied health professionals, five supporting staff and one clerical staff).

So far 615 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza.

Among them, 484 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 Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (9/20/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (AHNH) made the following announcement regarding the death of a human swine influenza (HSI) patient on September 19.

A 33-year-old woman attended the Accident and Emergency Department of AHNH on September 16 due to repeated vomitting. The patient suffered from diabetes mellitus and she was a smoker. Her condition deteriorated on September 18 and she was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. She developed pneumonia but there were no significant influenza-like symptoms. She succumbed at 1.43pm on September 19. Positive result for HSI was confirmed after her death. The case has been reported to the Coroner, Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection.

The health care team has been in close communication with the patient's relatives and explained to them the patient's condition.

The hospital would like to express its sincere 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: 446 new cases of human swine influenza (9/21/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 446 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 21).

One of the cases was from an elderly home in Sheung Shui.

The new cases involve 255 males and 191 females, aged between 28 days and 86 years.

This brings to 22,500 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.

The case in the elderly home involved an 86-year-old man. He was admitted to North District Hospital on September 19. His current condition is stable. A respiratory specimen taken was 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 put the staff and residents of the institution 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: SFH on human swine flu (9/21/09)

Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, at a stand-up media session after attending the 60th Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific today (September 21):

Reporter:
(about human swine flu vaccine produced by the Mainland)

Secretary for Food and Health:
The WHO is not accrediting any vaccine. It is the regulatory authorities of individual countries that actually give the accreditation. China has its own accreditation.

Reporter:
Will we buy any vaccine from China?

Secretary for Food and Health:
If China is going to bid for it. But my understanding is at the moment China's production is aiming mostly for internal consumption and it still falls short of what they expect would require, so most unlikely they can supply to Hong Kong. But the Minister of Health has promised that in case Hong Kong requires vaccine and if we cannot obtain from any other sources, he is very willing to help.

Reporter:
(about human swine flu vaccine tendering exercise)

Secretary for Food and Health:
The decision will be made by the Government Logistics Department together with the Department of Health.

Reporter:
(about human swine flu vaccine tendering exercise)

Secretary for Food and Health:
They need to make a choice because there is more than one tender received.

Reporter:
Are you concerned that at the end of September if we are still in tendering process, we are going to lose out on procurement?

Secretary for Food and Health:
No, I think most of the countries will not get their vaccine until almost November.So we do have sufficient time. And after all, our second wave (of human swine flu), according to experts, is expected to fall in the same seasonal flu peak which will be in January or February. So we do have time to observe the vaccination programme of the other Northern Hemisphere countries, including China, European and North American countries.

Reporter:
(about measures to tackle human swine flu)

Secretary for Food and Health:
We will consider it in due course. So far, it still serves some purpose although I agree that actually the purpose of public health control is diminishing. We will look at when is the appropriate time to change this policy.

Reporter:
Which policy?

Secretary for Food and Health:
We mean border control.

Reporter:
You mean the filling in of health forms?

Secretary for Food and Health:
Yes, the health declaration forms.

Reporter:
How about the scanners?

Secretary for Food and Health:
The scanners are still necessary. The temperature scanning doesn't bother people that much. People just walk through. I think it is still a useful measure.

(Please also refer to the Chinese session of the transcript)
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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 (9/21/09)

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 (21 September):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,992 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 446 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 22,500 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 196 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 181 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and seven in critical condition.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 16 staff members of public hospitals (four male and 12 female, including four doctors, seven nurses, one clerical staff and four supporting staff).

So far there were 631 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 491 have already recovered and returned to work.

On the other hand, hospital records reveal that there is one more critical patient (46-year-old, male) who has been tested positive for Influenza A (H3) and is currently under treatment in Pok Oi Hospital.

In addition, hospital records reveal that the result was positive for Influenza A (H3) for an 81-year-old male patient who was admitted to North District Hospital on 19 September and died on 20 September.

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 fatal case of human swine influenza at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (9/21/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Spokesperson of the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (AHNH) made the following announcement regarding the death of a critical human swine influenza patient today (21 September).

A 37-year-old man developed flu symptoms on 1 September and was admitted to the isolation ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of AHNH on 5 September. Positive result of human swine influenza was confirmed the same day and patient was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated further that day and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and put on ventilation support. His condition continued to deteriorate and he succumbed at 8:35 am today (21 September).

The patient had good past health.

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

The healthcare team has been in close communication with the patient's family regarding the patient's condition.

The hospital would like to express its sincere 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.

Eleven schools are advised to suspend classes (with annex)

The Department of Health today (September 21) advised eight primary schools and three secondary schools to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI) in the schools.

The advice was made following the outbreaks of HSI in the schools involving 824 students aged between six and 17 (annex), a spokesman for the department said.

Primary schools involved are

  • Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay) and
  • SHK Fung Kei Millennium Primary School in Hung Hom,
  • Ying Wah Primary School in Sham Shui Po,
  • Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui,
  • Christian Alliance H C Chan Primary School and
  • CUHKFAA Thomas Cheung School in Sha Tin,
  • CCC Heep Who Primary School (PM session) in Yau Ma Tei and
  • Ho Shun Primary School in Tsuen Wan

Secondary schools involved are

  • Chinese International School (Secondary School) in North Point,
  • Maryknoll Fathers' School in Sham Shui Po and
  • Ho Yu College in Tung Chung.

A total of seven students required hospitalization.

All of the affected students are in stable condition.

So far, laboratory results showed that specimens of 30 students were tested positive to HSI.

The department had visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures. The schools 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: 721 new cases of human swine influenza (9/22/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 721 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 22).

The new cases involve 380 males and 341 females, aged between five months and 78 years.

This brings to 23,221 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 (9/22/09)

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 (22 September):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,917 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 721 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 23,221 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 199 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 178 cases are in stable condition, 11 in serious and 10 in critical condition.

There are three newly confirmed critical cases announced today, including a 66-year-old male patient with chronic airway disease in Princess Margaret Hospital, a 49-year-old female patient with hepatitis B infection and a 63-year-old female patient with lung cancer in United Christian Hospital.

They developed influenza symptoms between 18 to 21 September and were admitted hospitals for treatment. The test results for human swine influenza were subsequently confirmed and they were prescribed with Tamiflu.

The 66-year-old male and 49-year-old female patients are currently on ventilation support.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 18 staff members of public hospitals (six male and 12 female, including two doctors, five nurses, two clerical staff, four allied health professionals and five supporting staff).

So far there were 649 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 496 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: Twelve schools are advised to suspend classes (9/22/09)

The Department of Health today (September 22) advised three primary schools and eight secondary schools to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of influenza in the schools.

Another secondary school with influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreak which has suspended classes today was advised to continue suspension of classes until September 28.

The advice was made following the outbreaks of ILI in the schools involving 782 students aged between five and 17 (annex), a spokesman for the department said.

So far, 20 students from five schools were confirmed to have human swine influenza. All of the affected students are in stable condition. None of them are in hospital.

The department had visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures.

The schools 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: Twelve schools are advised to suspend classes (9/22/09)

The Department of Health today (September 22) advised three primary schools and eight secondary schools to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of influenza in the schools.

Among them, CNEC Christian College was advised to suspend Form One classes while PHC Wing Kwong College was advised to suspend Form One and Form Two classes.

Other schools suspended all classes.

St Joseph's Anglo-Chinese School with influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreak which has suspended classes today was advised to continue suspension of classes until September 28. The advice was made following the outbreaks of ILI in the schools involving 782 students aged between five and 17 (annex), a spokesman for the department said.

So far, 20 students from five schools were confirmed to have human swine influenza. All of the affected students are in stable condition. None of them are in hospital.

The department had visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures. The schools 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: 677 new cases of human swine influenza (9/23/09)

A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 677 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 23).

The new cases involve 363 males and 314 females, aged between three months and 84 years.

This brings to 23,898 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: Two schools advised to suspend classes (9/23/09)

The Department of Health today (September 23) advised a primary school and a secondary school to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI) in the schools.

The advice was made following the outbreaks of HSI in the schools involving 142 students aged between 5 and 16 (see Annex), a spokesman for the department said.

Schools concerned are The Salvation Army Ann Wyllie Memorial School in Eastern District and Christian Alliance S C Chan Memorial College in Tuen Mun.

Two students required hospitalisation. All the affected students are in stable condition.

So far, laboratory results showed that specimens of 18 students were tested positive to HSI. The department had visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures. The schools 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: HA update on Designated Flu Clinic and admitted human swine influenza patients (9/23/09)

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 (September 23):

The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 1,863 patients with flu-like symptoms.

As at 2.30pm today, there were 677 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours.

This brings to 23,898 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong.

Currently, a total of 177 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment.

Among them, 159 cases are in stable condition, eight in serious and 10 in critical condition.

There are two newly confirmed critical cases announced today, including a 44-year-old female patient with asthma in Yan Chai Hospital, a 40-year-old male patient in Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals. They were admitted to hospitals on 22 September due to influenza symptoms. The test results for human swine influenza were subsequently confirmed and they were prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics and on ventilation support.

Furthermore, the confirmed cases announced today included 15 staff members of public hospitals (three male and 12 female, including one doctor, 10 nurses, two allied health professionals and two supporting staff).

So far there were 664 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza.

Among them, 525 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: Two fatal cases of human swine influenza at United Christian Hospital and Tuen Mun Hospital (9/23/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The United Christian Hospital (UCH) and Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (September 23) regarding two human swine influenza (HSI) fatal cases:

The patient at UCH is a 63-year-old woman with lung cancer. She developed flu symptoms on 17 September and was admitted to the isolation ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of UCH on 18 September. Human swine influenza was confirmed on the same day and patient was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. The clinical condition of the patient continued to deteriorate and she succumbed at 5.25 am today (23 September).

Another patient is a 34-year-old man with a history of Ankylosing Spondylitis who developed flu symptoms on 18 September. He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of TMH on 19 September and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the same day. Human swine influenza was confirmed on 20 September. He was prescribed with Tamiflu, Relenza and antibiotics and was on ventilation support. His condition continued to deteriorate and he succumbed at 6.45 am today (23 September).

Both cases were reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and Centre for Health Protection, and will also be referred to the Coroner for follow up.

The hospitals would like to express their condolences to the patients' families.
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Re: HONG KONG (PRC SAR): Epi-Surveillance [Since 7/31/09]: H1N1 2009 and H3 co-circulation.

how much % of flu in Hong Kong is currently H3N2 ?
 
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