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2020-11-16T16:10:25.735Z


The outbreak of upper respiratory tract infections continued in schools. The Centre for Health Protection announced tonight (16th) that as of 5 pm, 39 outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections have been recorded in schools this week, affecting a total of 278 people. Center table


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Written by: Deng Huanyi

2020-11-16 20:52

Last update date: 2020-11-16 20:53

The outbreak of upper respiratory tract infections continued in schools. The Centre for Health Protection announced tonight (16th) that as of 5 pm, 39 outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections have been recorded in schools this week, affecting a total of 278 people.

The center also stated that it is investigating 7 cases involving a child care centre and six primary schools, including Hennessy Road Government Primary School, Po Leung Kuk Chan Shou Yan Primary School, and Pak Tin Catholic Primary School. It strongly urges citizens and school staff to be vigilant.

Click on the picture to see the list of schools that broke out (as of 5pm on November 16th):

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39 more schools are recruiting this week

The Centre for Health Protection announced in the evening that as of 5 pm, yesterday (15th) and today (16th) a total of 39 outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections were recorded in schools, of which 3 were in kindergartens and child care centers, 35 were in primary schools, and 278 were involved. people.

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating seven outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections, involving a child care centre and six primary schools, including Mong Kok Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children Tong Le Ju, Wan Chai Hennessy Road Government Primary School, Kowloon Tong BEACON HILL SCHOOL, Sham Shui Po Pak Tin Catholic Primary School , Yau Ma Tei Po Leung Kuk Chan Shou Yan Primary School, SHATIN JUNIOR SCHOOL in Sha Tin and Tung Chung Salvation Army Lam Pa Chung Memorial School.

The patient presented with symptoms of cough, runny nose and sore throat. Among them, the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children's Tongle House, Hennessy Road Government Primary School and Pak Tin Catholic Primary School had children with fever at the same time. All of them were in stable condition and did not need to be hospitalized.

The Centre for Health Protection announced in the evening that as of 5 pm, 39 cases of upper respiratory tract infection in schools had been recorded this week.

Considering that the number of outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections in schools has increased recently, for the sake of caution, the center will arrange for the distribution of deep throat saliva sample bottles for schools with outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections for teachers and students in the affected classes. Coronavirus testing, and will recommend the relevant class to suspend classes for no less than three days before the test result is obtained, as a preventive measure.

Primary school has not suspended Chen Zhaoshi: students are more capable of taking care of themselves

The authorities announced last Thursday (12th) that kindergartens and child care centers will suspend face-to-face classes for 14 days from November 14.

The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that considering that primary school students are more capable of taking care of themselves and are divided into classes, the risk of a large-scale outbreak is low, and there is no suspension of classes at this stage.

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Primary school students beware of 6 high-risk positions

In the extraordinary period, what should be paid attention to when elementary school students return to school?

Pediatrician Chen Xinyong said, “You must have a good sense of hygiene and defense, wash your hands frequently, don’t pull down your mask, rub your nose, or touch your mask all day long. When you return to school all day, you must remove the mask at the food point. Instead, wear a mask. Pay more attention to masks and keep them. Secondly, you must have enough sleep. Parents should not schedule too many activities, so that they can rest and get sick. In addition, they must maintain a balanced diet." He reminded parents to avoid Take children to crowded places, such as playgrounds, to avoid cross-infection.

Click the picture to see the 6 high-risk positions on the primary school campus:

He added that there are also different high-risk locations on elementary school campuses that need to be guarded.

"The places where children gather, bookshelves, stool backs, toilets, door handles, and water pipes are all easily attached to dirt. If their hands are not clean and they come in contact with droplets, they will have a chance to be infected. Handrub will be easy to return to school. In addition, oral water dispensers are not suitable. It is best to bring your own water bottle."

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4 foods to boost immunity

Hong Kong Society of Dietitians (HKNS) accredited nutritionist Li Xingyu said that to enhance immunity, in addition to sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation, it is also advisable to eat more antioxidants, that is, fruits and vegetables of different colors.

How can parents cook fruits and vegetables to attract children?

She suggested several simple foods, "Tomato scrambled eggs contain lycopene, pumpkin meat porridge contains carotene, three-color pepper fried shrimps contain vitamin C, and fresh blueberry cheese contains anthocyanins and probiotics."

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