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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the services of the 8 Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs), the Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson provided the following updates today (June 14):
The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 168 patients.
The spokesman reminded the public that the eight DFCs would cease the provision of general outpatient services. To reduce the risk of cross infection, patients with other illnesses are advised to seek medical treatment at other general outpatient clinics in the district or private practitioners. Chronic patients who have been pre-scheduled for follow up at the eight DFCs should proceed to their corresponding clinics with drug refill service according to their date of original appointment and bring along the appointment slip and Identity Card.
Ends/Sunday, June 14, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:16
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