Chairman's Announcement (9 March 2004) 

Please note the following information from the Surveillance System of the Department of Health, Hong Kong: 

“Influenza activity remains at a high level during the week 22 to 28 February 2004. Consultation rates for influenza-like-illness among General Out-patient Clinics and General Practitioners in Hong Kong have slightly increased compared with the previous week.  There were 4 confirmed influenza outbreaks affecting 50 persons in the corresponding week.  The Government Virus Unit had 118 influenza detection.  Hong Kong is currently at the peak season for influenza and influenza activity is expected to remain at a high level in the next few weeks.  Globally, influenza activity has already subsided in most parts of the Europe and the USA.” 

Please observe good personal and environment hygiene practice.  For details, you may refer to the guidelines in this website.  In particular, the wearing of surgical masks and consult a doctor when you run a fever and respiratory symptoms, and frequent and proper washing of hands are the basic measures to observe.