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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 (March 11) provided the following wrap up of the past week:
In the past week (March 4-10), a total of 968 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 46 confirmed patients are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 36 in stable condition, four in serious and six in critical condition.
The newly confirmed cases in the past week included 17 staff members of public hospitals, (four male and 13 female, including one doctor, seven nurses, six allied health professionals and three supporting staff). So far there have been 1,374 HA staff members confirmed as human swine influenza. Among them, 1,367 have already recovered and returned to work.
The Hospital Authority 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, March 11, 2010
Issued at HKT 19:21
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