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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 (February 25) provided the following wrap-up of the past week:
In the past week (February 18 to 24), a total of 657 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 56 confirmed patients are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 49 in stable condition, three in serious and four in critical condition.
The newly confirmed cases in the past week included eight staff members of public hospitals (three male and five female, including one doctor, three nurses, two allied health professionals and two supporting staff). So far there were 1,353 HA staff members being confirmed as human swine influenza. Among them, 1,352 have recovered and returned to work.
The HA spokesman reminded people 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, February 25, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:50
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