379 new cases of human swine influenza
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A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 379 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (August 27).
The new cases involve 183 males and 196 females, aged between three months and 83 years.
This brings to 10,468 the total number of HSI cases in Hong Kong.
The spokesman noted that the total number of HSI cases would be revised according to further laboratory results.
Ends/Thursday, August 27, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:46
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