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The Department of Health today (August 26) advised a secondary school (Grades six to eight) in Southern District to suspend class for seven days starting tomorrow to stop the possible spread of human swine influenza (HSI).
The advice was made following the outbreak of human swine influenza in the lower secondary school of Hong Kong International School involving 32 students aged between 10 and 14, a spokesman for the department said.
Investigations showed that 11 boys and 21 girls of the school developed influenza-like illness symptoms since August 19.
Laboratory results showed that two students were confirmed to have infected with HSI. All of the affected students are in stable condition. No hospitalization is required.
The department had visited the school and advised staff on infection control measures. The school is 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/Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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