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The Department of Health today (September 24) advised a primary school and two secondary schools to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the schools.
The advice was made following the outbreaks of ILI in the schools involving 216 students and three staff (see Annex), a spokesman for the department said.
The schools are Farm Road Government Primary School in Kowloon City, Ko Lui Secondary School in Kwun Tong and Pui Kiu Middle School in North Point.
So far, a total of six students in two schools were being infected with human swine influenza. No hospitalisation is required. All of the affected students are in stable condition.
The department has visited the schools and advised the staff on infection control measures. The schools are put under medical surveillance.
The spokesman called on parents to pay attention to the health condition of their children, and to remind them to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
Ends/Thursday, September 24, 2009
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