Giuseppe
Emeritus
[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]
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Public urged to be vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection
14 October 2011
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 14) called on the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI).
The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a URI outbreak in a sheltered workshop cum hostel in Kowloon City involving 21 residents aged between 21 and 67.
Investigation revealed that the affected persons, comprising 12 males and nine females, developed URI symptoms including fever, cough and runny nose since October 3. One of them required hospitalisation. All the affected residents are in stable condition.
Staff of the CHP conducted a site visit and provided health advice to the institution. It was put under medical surveillance.
To prevent URI and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:
For more information on the disease, members of the public may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
-14 October 2011
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 14) called on the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent upper respiratory tract infection (URI).
The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a URI outbreak in a sheltered workshop cum hostel in Kowloon City involving 21 residents aged between 21 and 67.
Investigation revealed that the affected persons, comprising 12 males and nine females, developed URI symptoms including fever, cough and runny nose since October 3. One of them required hospitalisation. All the affected residents are in stable condition.
Staff of the CHP conducted a site visit and provided health advice to the institution. It was put under medical surveillance.
To prevent URI and influenza, the public are advised to adopt the following measures:
- Build up good body immunity by having a balanced diet, regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking;
- Maintain good personal and environmental hygiene, and wash hands after sneezing, coughing and cleaning the nose. Wear a mask when developing symptoms of respiratory infection;
- Maintain good ventilation; and
- Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation, especially during peak influenza season.
For more information on the disease, members of the public may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
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