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A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) said CHP received one report of an influenza-like illness outbreak affecting a secondary school today (April 7). In addition, one influenza A outbreak involving a male medical ward at Prince of Wales Hospital was reported over the weekend. A total of 15 people were affected.
No report was received today under the influenza surveillance arrangement set up by CHP with private and public hospitals.
The spokesman urged members of the public to stay alert by taking precautionary measures against influenza.
They should maintain good personal as well as environmental hygiene and build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.
More details of preventive tips on influenza are available on CHP's website, www.chp.gov.hk.
Ends/Monday, April 7, 2008
Issued at HKT 20:03
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