28 Mar 2008
A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said a new report with laboratory evidence of influenza was received today (March 28) through the influenza surveillance arrangement set up by the CHP with private and public hospitals.
The case involved a three-year-old boy now having treatment in Prince of Wales Hospital. He is now in stable condition.
So far, 10 confirmed cases of influenza were recorded out of a total of 25 reports received by CHP through the influenza surveillance arrangement to monitor the trend of influenza-related complications in children.
The latest breakdown figures are as follows:
| A. Reports with positive tests results for influenza | |
| Total no. of reports | 10 |
| No of patients discharged | 8 |
| B. Reports with preliminary negative tests results for influenza | |
| Total no. of reports | 15 |
| C. Reports pending laboratory test result for influenza | |
| Total no. of reports | 0 |
| D. Total reports | |
| Total no. of reports recorded since March 13 | 25 |
| No of patients discharged | 19 |
| No of patients in hospital | 6 |
The telephone hotline (2125-1133) set up by CHP to answer public enquiries on seasonal influenza has so far received 243 calls. It will continue to operate between 9 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday except public holidays.
Members of the public are advised to maintain good personal as well as environmental hygiene and build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise, and adequate rests, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.
More details of preventive tips on influenza are available in CHP's website (
http://www.chp.gov.hk
).