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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 (January 7) provided the following wrap up of the past week:
In the past week (December 31, 2009 - January 6, 2010), a total of 1,068 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 89 are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 68 in stable condition, nine in serious and 12 in critical condition.
Furthermore, the newly confirmed cases in the past week included 30 staff members of public hospitals (four male and 26 female, comprising five doctors, 10 nurses, three allied health professionals, eight supporting staff and four administrative/clerical staff). So far 1,258 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza. Among them, 1,232 have recovered and returned to work.
The HA spokesman reminded members of the public that the eight DFCs run a half-day service from 9am to 1pm during weekends and public holidays, while full-day service (9am to 5pm) is maintained from Mondays to Fridays.
Ends/Thursday, January 7, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:55
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