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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 (April 15) provided the following wrap up of the past week:
In the past week (April 8–14), a total of 833 patients with flu-like symptoms attended the DFCs.
Among all confirmed human swine influenza patients, 28 are now staying in public hospitals for treatment, with 20 in stable condition, six in serious and two in critical condition.
Furthermore, no staff member of public hospitals was among the newly confirmed cases in the past week. So far 1,399 HA staff members have been confirmed with human swine influenza. Among them, 1,394 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, April 15, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:39
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