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The Department of Health today (September 28) advised two special schools to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI) in the schools.
The advice was given following the outbreaks of HSI in the schools involving 51 students (see Annex), a spokesman for the department said.
The schools concerned are Sam Shui Natives Association Lau Pun Cheung School in Kwai Tsing and Shatin Public School in Sha Tin.
So far, a total of four students in the two schools have been infected with human swine influenza. Three students have been hospitalised. All of the affected students are in stable condition.
The department has visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures. The schools are under medical surveillance.
The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
Ends/Monday, September 28, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:31
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