Hong Kong public hospitals will step up the surveillance of
cases with flu-like symptoms after a special meeting was held by
the Hong Kong Hospital Authority Tuesday for the discussion of a
confirmed human case of influenza A (H9N2) infection in the
city.
A 9-month baby living has been confirmed with A H9 bird flu
influenza, the Controller of the Center for Health Protection of
the Department of Health of Hong Kong announced Tuesday
afternoon.
A special meeting of the Hospital Authority's Central Committee
on Infectious Disease was held Tuesday afternoon in which experts
in infectious diseases, microbiology, pathology, pediatrics, family
medicine, accident and emergency services discussed and reviewed in
detail the case, the related risk assessment and existing infection
control measures.
It was noted that public hospitals would step up the
surveillance of cases with flu-like symptoms, while the current
Alert Level would be maintained.
Furthermore, the authority is maintaining close contact with the
CHP to monitor and update on the latest development.
The baby girl concerned is now being monitored and treated under
isolation at Princess Margaret Hospital with mild symptoms of
running nose and normal body temperature. Her condition is
stable.
United Christian Hospital, at which the baby girl was admitted
to earlier, will conduct a review with all health care workers who
have been in close contact with the patient for medical
surveillance.
(Xinhua News Agency March 21, 2007)