702 new cases of human swine influenza
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A spokesman for the Department of Health said there had been 702 newly confirmed cases of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) (HSI) in the 24 hours to 2.30pm today (September 18).
The new cases involve 351 males and 351 females, aged between one month and 81 years.
This brings to 20,848 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/Friday, September 18, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:39
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