ILI and HFMD situation
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has not received any reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) or hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreaks in schools as of noon today (September 1).
A spokesman said schools should refer to the guidelines on prevention of communicable diseases for practical information on preventive measures for common communicable diseases.
More information is available at the CHP website, www.chp.gov.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:25
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