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Written by: Li Enci
2020-01-17 20:27
Last updated: 2020-01-17 20:27Today (17th) has entered the peak season of winter influenza for more than a week. According to the Department of Health, from January 5 to yesterday (16th), there were 53 cases of severe influenza, of which 31 were influenza A (H1) influenza. . In severe cases, 20 people have died, of which 17 are elderly persons over 65 years of age.
From 12th to yesterday, 59 outbreaks of influenza in schools or institutions far exceeded the 39 cases of last week. Among them, 16 were in kindergartens or child care centres, 16 were in primary schools, and 6 were in elderly homes. All cases affected a total of 259 people.
From January 5 to yesterday, there were a total of 53 severe cases of adult influenza, an increase of 6 from the previous day. 31 people belonged to influenza A (H1); 8 people belonged to influenza A (H3); 13 cases belonged to type A, but to be classified; 1 case belonged to influenza B. Twenty serious patients died, of which 17 were elderly people over 65 years of age. No severe complications or deaths related to childhood influenza were recorded during this period.
As regards schools or residential homes, 59 outbreaks were recorded in Hong Kong from 12th to yesterday, of which 16 were in kindergartens or child care centres, 16 were in primary schools, 6 were in residential care homes for the elderly, and 6 were residential care homes for the disabled 4 cases.
Yesterday, the monitoring data released by the Center for Health Protection showed that the overall activity of the local seasonal influenza continued to rise. During the period from January 5 to 11, the percentage of influenza virus positive was 17.46%. At present, the major epidemic virus in Hong Kong is influenza A (H1), accounting for about 72%, followed by influenza A (H3), which is about 25%.
The Centre for Health Protection reminds the public that seasonal flu vaccines are safe and effective. Except for those who have known contraindications, all people who are 6 months or older should be vaccinated to prevent influenza infection and its complications, and reduce related admissions And risk of death.
From January 5 to yesterday, a total of 53 severe cases of adult influenza were reported. (Photo by Hong Kong 01 reporter)
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