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Written by: Golden Chess
2021-05-05 19:05
The last update date: 2021-05-05 19:05
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (5th) an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection in Sheung Shui Huizhou Kindergarten (Branch School).
The case involved a total of 13 boys and 7 girls, aged between three and six years old.
They have developed cough, runny nose and fever since April 22.
Seventeen of them have sought medical treatment and do not need to be hospitalized. All patients are in stable condition.
The Defense Center also stated that, for the sake of caution, the kindergarten was included in the mandatory testing announcement on April 26, and classes must be suspended for at least 5 days for cleaning and enforcement of mandatory testing announcements.
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The Centre for Health Protection stated that the kindergarten involved was located on the ground floor of Tin Cheung House, Tin Ping Village, Sheung Shui. In the case, 17 children sought medical treatment from a private doctor. The kindergarten is under medical supervision.
The center also stated that because the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection are similar to those of new coronary pneumonia, the kindergarten has been included in the mandatory testing announcement on April 26 for the sake of caution; the center has asked the kindergarten to suspend classes for at least five days for cleaning and implementation of mandatory testing announcement.
The Center for Health Protection urges citizens and staff of institutions to be vigilant and maintain personal and environmental hygiene at all times.
The center also recommends that the public should be vaccinated against seasonal flu to protect their health; if they have symptoms of respiratory tract infection, they should wear a mask immediately, should not go to work or school, and avoid going to crowded places and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (5th) an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection in Sheung Shui Huizhou Kindergarten (Branch School).
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