10 Sep 2009
The Department of Health today (September 10) advised the Hong Kong Sea School in Stanley to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of respiratory infections in the school.
The advice was made following the outbreak of an influenza-like-illness in the school, a spokesman for the department said.
Investigations revealed that 29 boys aged between 12 and 16 at the school had developed influenza symptoms since September 5. Fourteen of them have sought medical attention. No hospitalisation was required and all affected students were in stable condition.
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.