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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority today (March 3) announced two new critical cases of human swine influenza (HSI):
A 26-year-old female patient with asthma and epilepsy developed flu symptoms on March 1 and attended Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Positive result for HSI was confirmed yesterday (March 2). The patient was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. She was then transferred to the Intensive Care Unit today and put on ventilator support. She is now in critical condition. The hospital will continue to closely monitor her condition.
In addition, a 59-year-old male patient with good past health attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Yan Chai Hospital yesterday due to fever and cough. He was subsequently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and positive result for HSI was confirmed on the same day. Tamiflu and antibiotics were prescribed. He is now in critical condition and requires ventilation support. The hospital will continue to closely monitor his condition.
Ends/Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:55
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