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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority today (October 27) announced two new critical cases of human swine influenza:
A 30-year-old female patient developed flu symptoms and attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Prince of Wales Hosptial on October 25. She was admitted for clinical treatment and was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. Her condition deteriorated on the same day and she was transferred to Intensive Care Unit and required ventilation support. Positive result of HSI was confirmed last night (October 26) and the hospital will continue to closely monitor her condition.
In addition, a 47-year-old male patient with flu symptoms was admitted to Intensive Care Unit via Accident and Emergency Department of Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospital on October 26. He was in critical condition and requires ventilation support. Positive result of HSI was confirmed today. The patient was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics and the hospital will closely monitor his condition.
Ends/Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:30
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