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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 (January 21) provided the following wrap up of the past week:
In the past week (January 14–20), a total of 1,129 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all the confirmed human swine influenza patients, 92 are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 68 in stable condition, nine in serious and 15 in critical condition.
Furthermore, the newly confirmed cases in the past week included 26 staff members of public hospitals (seven male and 19 female, comprising one doctor, 10 nurses, two allied health professionals, 11 supporting staff and two administrative/clerical staff). So far 1,299 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza. Among them, 1,287 have already recovered and returned to work.
The HA spokesman reminded members of the public that the eight DFCs run a half-day service from 9am to 1pm during weekends and public holidays, while full-day service (9am to 5pm) is maintained from Mondays to Fridays.
Ends/Thursday, January 21, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:33
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