Flu-like outbreak affecting children under investigation
(01-14 18:22)
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health began investigation into an influenza-like illness outbreak at a primary school in Sham Shui Po affecting 20 students.
The public and staff of institutions have been advised to maintain good personal and environmental hygiene against influenza.
The affected students, four boys and 16 girls, all aged 6, had developed symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, including fever, cough and sore throat, since January 8.
Sixteen of the affected students consulted private doctors and none of them required hospital treatment. They are all currently in a stable condition.
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