26 Aug 2009
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 26) urged members of the public and management of institutions to take preventive measures against human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.
The appeal was made following the CHP's investigation into a report of human swine influenza (HSI) outbreak in a residential care home for the disabled in Tsing Yi, affecting 16 residents and five staff members.
CHP's investigations revealed that 11 males and 10 females aged from 23 to 54, developed fever, cough and sore throat since August 21.
All of them sought medical treatment. One resident was admitted to hospital. All of them are in stable condition.
Fifteen residents and two staff members were confirmed to have been infected with HSI.
CHP staff have visited the centre and provided health advice to the staff. Tamiflu has been given to the staff and close contacts of the patients as antiviral chemoprophylaxis.
The institution is put under medical surveillance.