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Written by: Chen Jiahui
2021-05-18 19:55
Last update date: 2021-05-18 19:55
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health said today (18th) that it is investigating an upper respiratory tract infection outbreak in a kindergarten in Sha Tin, involving the Po Leung Kuk Wu Duo Tai Kindergarten in the shopping mall of Sui Wo Court in Sha Tin.
The case involved 20 school children, aged between 3 and 5 years old. All patients are in stable condition.
The center appeals to citizens and hospital staff to be vigilant and maintain personal and environmental hygiene.
The case of Wu Duo Tai Kindergarten in Po Leung Kuk, Sui Wo Court, Shatin involved 20 children, 10 boys and 10 girls, aged between 3 and 5.
The center stated that they have developed cough, runny nose, sore throat and fever since April 29; all patients are in stable condition, and 10 of them have sought medical treatment and do not need to be hospitalized.
20 school children involved
The center stated that the kindergarten is under medical supervision, and because the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection are similar to those of new coronary pneumonia, the kindergarten was included in the compulsory testing announcement on May 4, and the center has also requested the kindergarten to suspend classes for at least 5 days. To clean and implement mandatory inspection announcements.
The center appeals to citizens and staff of institutions to be vigilant and maintain personal and environmental hygiene at all times to prevent infection of influenza and other respiratory diseases. If symptoms of respiratory infection are found, they should wear a mask immediately and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
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