Situation report on human swine influenza
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     A spokesman for the Department of Health said in the 24 hours to noon today (May 14), five people fulfilling human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1) reporting criteria were reported to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).

     "They are in stable condition and laboratory results of their specimens are pending," the spokesman said.

     So far, a total of 94 cases fulfilling reporting criteria were received. Eighty-seven of them tested negative.

     Up to 4pm today, the CHP's hotline 2125 1111 had received 2,181 calls since it was set up on April 30.

     A daily update on swine influenza in humans is now available on the CHP website (www.chp.gov.hk).

Ends/Thursday, May 14, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:13

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