28 Aug 2009
A spokesman for the Department of Health today (August 28) said the service of Shau Kei Wan Elderly Health Centre (EHC) which had been suspended in June would resume normal starting next Monday (August 31).
Shau Kei Wan EHC, located at the ground floor of the Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club Polyclinic, a Designated Flu Clinic (DFC), has ceased operation since June 13 to prevent the possible spread of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1)to EHC members, the spokesman said.
"EHC members have been diverted to Wan Chai EHC for follow up and drug refills," he said.
The spokesman noted that appropriate measures like signage and staff to guide patients had been put in place to prevent the possible contact of fever patients attending the DFC and non-fever clients of the EHC.
"The measures are found to be satisfactory, the spokesman said.
EHC staff has already informed clients of the new arrangements, he said.