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CHP investigates influenza-like illness outbreak in primary school in Kwun Tong

24 June 2016

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (June 24) investigating an outbreak of influenza-like illness in a primary school in Kwun Tong, and again reminded the public to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene against influenza.

The 24 affected male students, aged 6 to 12, have developed fever, cough and sore throat since June 15. Twenty-one of them have sought medical attention and required no hospitalisation. They are now in stable condition.

Officers of the CHP conducted a site visit and advised the school to adopt necessary infection control measures against respiratory infections. The school has been put under medical surveillance.

The public should maintain good personal and environmental hygiene for protection against influenza and other respiratory illnesses:

The public may visit the CHP's pages below for more information:



Last Revision Date : 24 June 2016