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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the services of the eight Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) and the confirmed human swine influenza patients admitted to public hospitals, the Hospital Authority (HA) today (November 19) provided the following wrap up of the past week:
In the past week (November 12-18), a total of 866 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 62 confirmed patients are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 49 in stable condition, six in serious and seven in critical condition.
The newly confirmed cases in the past week included three staff members of public hospitals (one male and two female, including two nurses and one supporting staff). So far there have been 1,076 HA staff members confirmed as human swine influenza. Among them, 1,074 have already recovered and returned to work.
The Hospital Authority spokesman reminded people the new opening hours for the eight DFCs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays were effective from November 7 in view of alleviation in service demand. The eight DFCs will run a half-day service from 9am to 1pm during weekends and public holidays, while full-day service (9am to 5pm) will be maintained from Mondays to Fridays.
Ends/Thursday, November 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:57
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