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The Department of Health today (September 29) advised a primary school to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI) in the school.
The advice was made following the outbreak of HSI in PLK Camoes Tan Siu Lin Primary School in Yau Ma Tei, a spokesman for the department said.
Investigation revealed that 51 boys and 52 girls, aged between 6 and 11 at the school had developed influenza-like illness symptoms since September 3. No hospitalisation is required and all those affected are in stable condition.
Laboratory results showed that three students were confirmed to have been infected with HSI.
The department has visited the school and advised staff on infection control measures. The school has been put 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/Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:34
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