4 Sep 2009
The Department of Health today (September 4) advised a primary school in Sha Tin to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI) in the school.
The advice was made following the outbreak of HSI in Shatin Junior School, a spokesman for the department said.
Investigations revealed that 37 boys and 33 girls, aged between five and 10, at the school have developed influenza-like illness symptoms since August 26. One of them required hospitalisation. All affected students are in stable condition.
Laboratory results showed that four students were confirmed to have been infected with HSI.
The department has visited the school and advised staff on infection control measures. The school has been put under medical surveillance.
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.