DH advises two secondary schools to suspend classes

26 Jun 2009

A spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) today (June 26) said that two secondary schools in Kowloon would suspend classes to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) in the schools.

The advice was made following the confirmation of two human swine influenza cases in the schools.

The first case involved a 14-year-old girl, a Form Three student of Tak Oi Secondary School in Tsz Wan Shan. The girl attended school on June 24 when she he had onset of influenza symptoms.

The second case involved a 14-year-old girl, a Form Three student of Diocesan Girls' School. She had onset of influenza symptoms on June 24.

DH had advised the schools to start its summer break starting tomorrow.

Both of the students are in stable condition.

Investigations into the cases are ongoing.

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.