25 Sep 2009
The Department of Health today (September 25) advised a primary school 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 HKUGA Primary School in Eastern District, a spokesman for the department said.
Investigation revealed that 79 students, aged between five and 11, and three staff at the school developed influenza-like illness symptoms since September 3. Two of them required hospitalisation and have been discharged. All affected persons are in stable condition.
Laboratory results showed that four students and a staff 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.