Primary school advised to suspend classes

16 Mar 2010

The Department of Health today (March 16) advised Raimondi College Primary Section, a primary school in Wan Chai, to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of influenza in the school.

The advice was made following an outbreak of HSI and influenza B in the school.

Investigation revealed that 35 boys and five girls, aged between six and 11, developed influenza-like symptoms since February 26. One of them required hospitalisation and has been discharged. All affected students are in stable condition.

Clinical specimen taken from the hospitalised student was tested positive for influenza B while that of another affected student was positive for HSI.

The department has visited the school and advised staff on infection control measures. The school has been put under medical surveillance.

A spokesman for the department called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene practice.