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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) and the confirmed human swine influenza patients admitted to public hospitals, the Hospital Authority (HA) today (November 26) provided the following wrap up of the past week:
In the past week (November 19–25), a total of 1,256 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 71 are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 58 in stable condition, five in serious and eight in critical condition.
Furthermore, the newly confirmed cases in the past week included eight staff members of public hospitals (one male and seven female, comprising three nurses and five supporting staff). So far 1,097 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza. Among them, 1,087 have already recovered and returned to work.
The HA spokesman reminded members of the public that the new opening hours for the eight DFCs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays has been effective since November 7 in view of alleviation in service demand. The eight DFCs will run a half-day service from 9am to 1pm during weekends and public holidays, while full-day service (9am to 5pm) will be maintained from Mondays to Fridays.
Ends/Thursday, November 26, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:03
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