5 May 2009
A spokesman for the Department of Health said in the 24 hours to 12 noon today (May 5), two people fulfilling human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) reporting criteria were reported to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
"They are in stable condition and laboratory results of their specimens are pending," the spokesman said.
So far, a total of 41 cases fulfilling reporting criteria were received. Thirty-eight of them were tested negative.
Up to 4pm today, the CHP's hotline 2125 1111 has received 1,428 calls since it was set up on April 30.
The spokesman reminded the public to strictly observe the following measures to prevention infection:
* Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Alcohol-based hand rub is also effective when hands are not visibly soiled;
* Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth;
* Wash hands with liquid soap promptly if they are contaminated by respiratory tract secretions, e.g. after sneezing or coughing;
* Cover nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing and dispose of nasal and mouth discharges properly;
* Always wrap nasal and mouth discharges with tissue paper, and dispose of the tissue paper properly in a lidded rubbish bin;
* Wear a surgical mask when symptoms of respiratory tract infection or fever develop. Seek medical advice promptly;
* Refrain from going to work or school if you develop symptoms of influenza.
A daily update on swine influenza in humans is now available on the CHP website ( www.chp.gov.hk ).