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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) and the confirmed human swine influenza patients admitted to public hospitals, the Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman provided the following updates today (August 15):
The Designated Flu Clinics today (as at 5pm) provide treatment to a total of 577 patients.
As at 2.30pm today, there were 185 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza in the past 24 hours. This brings to 6,825 the total number of confirmed human swine influenza cases in Hong Kong. Currently, a total of 47 confirmed cases are staying in public hospitals for treatment. Among them, 38 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and five in critical condition.
The confirmed cases announced today included twelve staff members of public hospitals (two male and ten female, including three doctor, six nurse, and three supporting staff).
Ends/Saturday, August 15, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:50
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