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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health received a report of an influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreak in a school affecting three persons during the 24 hours ending at noon today (September 22).
Reports about hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreaks involving 21 persons in six schools were received during the same period.
The above brought to 38 and 50 the cumulative totals of ILI and HFMD outbreak reports respectively since the start of the new school term in September.
Schools should refer to the guidelines on prevention of communicable diseases for practical information on measures to prevent common communicable diseases. More information is available on the CHP website at www.chp.gov.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:31
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