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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority today (March 24) announced two new critical cases of human swine influenza (HSI):
A 67-year-old male patient with diabetes and heart failure attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) on March 22 due to flu symptoms. The patient was tested positive for HSI yesterday (March 23) and was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated today. He was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment and required ventilatory support.
Furthermore, a 82-year-old male patient with chronic obstructive airway disease was admitted to North District Hospital (NDH) via Accident and Emergency Department due to shortness of breath and cough on March 15. Positive result of HSI was confirmed on the same day. He was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics and was transferred to the isolation ward for further treatment. The patient is now in critical condition requiring ventilation support.
The hospitals are closely monitoring the patients' condition.
Ends/Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Issued at HKT 19:24
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