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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (April 20) reported an update on the third imported human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) infection in Hong Kong this year affecting a male patient aged 80.
Epidemiological investigations have so far identified nine close contacts and 82 other contacts. All have remained asymptomatic and will be put under medical surveillance for 10 days since last exposure to the patient.
Close contacts include the patient's home contacts as well as relevant patients and visitors of United Christian Hospital (UCH). They will be given antiviral prophylaxis with oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for five days.
Other contacts include healthcare workers of UCH, ambulance officers in patient transfer and clinic contacts.
Investigations and contact tracing are ongoing.
Ends/Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:47
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