Hong Kong: Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor人類豬型流感及季節性流感直擊 (2009-2010)

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Hong Kong: VOLUME 1, NUMBER 14 (PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 24, 2009) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Excerpts, edited)

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VOLUME 1, NUMBER 14 (PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 24, 2009) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) (as of Dec 23, 2009)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at similar level compared to previous week as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently 29% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Dec 23, 2009, 114 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 51 (Dec 13 to 19) was 9. As of Dec 23, a total of 205 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 123 males and 82 females with ages ranged from 10 months to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 51 (Dec 13 to 19), three fatal cases were recorded. As of Dec 23, a total of 51 fatal cases were recorded. They were 34 males and 17 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 55 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Dec 23, 2009)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 51 (Dec 13 to 19), 0%, 2.6% and 1.7% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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Hong Kong: VOLUME 1, NUMBER 15 (PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 31, 2009) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Extracts, edited)

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VOLUME 1, NUMBER 15 (PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 31, 2009) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) (as of Dec 30, 2009)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) slightly decreased compared to previous week as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 30% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Dec 30, 2009, 108 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 52 (Dec 20 to 26) was 8. As of Dec 30, a total of 210 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 125 males and 85 females with ages ranged from 10 months to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 52 (Dec 20 to 26), three fatal cases were recorded. As of Dec 30, a total of 52 fatal cases were recorded. They were 35 males and 17 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 55 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Dec 30, 2009)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 52 (Dec 20 to 26), 0%, 0% and 4.6% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

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Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 7, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Excerpts, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 7, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Jan 6, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) slightly decreased compared to previous week as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently 31% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Jan 6, 2010, 94 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 1 (Dec 27, 2009 to Jan 2, 2010) was 4. As of Jan 6, 2010, a total of 215 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 130 males and 85 females with ages ranged from 10 months to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 1 (Dec 27, 2009 to Jan 2, 2010), three fatal cases were recorded. As of Jan 6, 2010, a total of 55 fatal cases were recorded. They were 37 males and 18 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 55 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Jan 6, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 1 (Dec 27, 2009 to Jan 2, 2010), 0%, 1.9% and 1.9% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 2 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 14, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Excerpts, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 2 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 14, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Jan 13, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at similar level compared to the previous week as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 33% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Jan 13, 2010, 106 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 2 (Jan 3 to 9, 2010) was 10. As of Jan 13, 2010, a total of 228 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 138 males and 90 females with ages ranged from 10 months to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 2 (Jan 3 to 9, 2010), two fatal cases were recorded. As of Jan 13, 2010, a total of 56 fatal cases were recorded. They were 37 males and 19 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 55 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Jan 13, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 2 (Jan 3 to 9, 2010), 0%, 4.0% and 14.1% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 3 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 21, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 3 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 21, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Jan 20, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at similar level compared to the previous week as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 24% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Jan 20, 2010, 89 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 3 (Jan 10 to 16, 2010) was 10. As of Jan 20, 2010, a total of 237 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 145 males and 92 females with ages ranged from 10 months to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 3 (Jan 10 to 16, 2010), two fatal cases were recorded. As of Jan 20, 2010, a total of 60 fatal cases were recorded. They were 41 males and 19 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 56 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Jan 20, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 3 (Jan 10 to 16, 2010), 0%, 1.0% and 9.6% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 4 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 28, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (extracts, edited)

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 4 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 28, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (extracts, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 4 (PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 28, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) (as of Jan 27, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at similar level compared to the previous week as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 26% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Jan 27, 2010, 87 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 4 (Jan 17 to 23, 2010) was 6. As of Jan 27, 2010, a total of 242 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 148 males and 94 females with ages ranged from 10 months to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 4 (Jan 17 to 23, 2010), 4 fatal cases were recorded. As of Jan 27, 2010, a total of 64 fatal cases were recorded. They were 44 males and 20 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 56 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Jan 27, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 4 (Jan 17 to 23, 2010), 0%, 0% and 10.1% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 5 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (excerpts, edited)

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 5 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (excerpts, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 5 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Feb 3, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at low level as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 21% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2)
• As of Feb 3, 2010, 68 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 5 (Jan 24 to 30, 2010) was 4. As of Feb 3, 2010, a total of 245 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 150 males and 95 females with ages ranged from 30days to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 5 (Jan 24 to 30, 2010), 2 fatal cases were recorded. As of Feb 3, 2010, a total of 65 fatal cases were recorded. They were 44 males and 21 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 56 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Feb 3, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 5 (Jan 24 to 30, 2010), 0%, 0% and 19.2% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

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Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 6 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (excerpts, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 6 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Feb 10, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at low level as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 17% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Feb 10, 2010, 60 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 6 (Jan 31 to Feb 6, 2010) was 2. As of Feb 10, 2010, a total of 245 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 150 males and 95 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 6 (Jan 31 to Feb 6, 2010), 3 fatal cases were recorded. As of Feb 10, 2010, a total of 67 fatal cases were recorded. They were 46 males and 21 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 56 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Feb 10, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 6 (Jan 31 to Feb 6, 2010), 0%, 0% and 34.5% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

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Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 7 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Extract, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 7 (PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Feb 17, 2010)

• The activity of human swine influenza (HSI) remains at low level as reflected by the number of attendances at designated flu clinics for influenza-like illness (ILI) (Fig 1) and the consultation rates for ILI at general practitioners? clinics (Fig 3). Currently about 21% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Feb 17, 2010, 65 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 7 (Feb 7 to 13, 2010) was 2. As of Feb 17, 2010, a total of 248 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 153 males and 95 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 7 (Feb 7 to 13, 2010), 1 fatal case was recorded. As of Feb 17, 2010, a total of 70 fatal cases were recorded. They were 49 males and 21 females, age ranged from 11 to 95 years (median: 56 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Feb 17, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity is low. In week 7 (Feb 7 to 13, 2010), 0%, 0% and 56.1% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 10 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 11, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (3/11/10, extract, edited): 9.5% of clinical samples H1N1pdm positive

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 10 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 11, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (3/11/10, extract, edited)

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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 10 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 11, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Mar 10, 2010)

• The HSI activity in the community has slightly increased when compared to the previous week. It is still at a relatively low level and more observations over the next few weeks are needed to determine if there is a sustained rising trend. Currently about 9.5% of patients attending Designated Flu Clinics (DFCs) for ILI symptoms were tested positive for HSI (Fig 2).
• As of Mar 10, 2010, 49 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 10 (Feb 28 to Mar 6, 2010) was 8. As of Mar 10, 2010, a total of 260 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 160 males and 100 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 10 (Feb 28 to Mar 6, 2010), no fatal cases were recorded. As of Mar 10, 2010, a total of 73 fatal cases were recorded. They were 52 males and 21 females, age ranged from 1 to 95 years (median: 55 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Mar 10, 2010)

• The seasonal influenza activity has slightly increased as reflected by laboratory surveillance and number of ILI outbreaks (Figures 4 and 7). In week 10 (Feb 28 to Mar 6, 2010), 0%, 0% and 48.0% of all circulating viruses were H1, H3 and B respectively (Fig 4).

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 11 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 18, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (CHP, excerpts, edited)

Hong Kong: VOLUME 2, NUMBER 11 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 18, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (CHP, excerpts, edited)

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, Full PDF Document (LINK). Edited.]

VOLUME 2, NUMBER 11 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 18, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor

Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Mar 17, 2010)

• As indicated by the latest surveillance data, HSI activity in the community has increased when compared to the previous week.
• As of Mar 17, 2010, 51 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The weekly number of severe cases recorded in week 11 (Mar 7 to 13, 2010) was 2. As of Mar 17, 2010, a total of 263 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 160 males and 103 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 11 (Mar 7 to 13, 2010), one fatal case was recorded. As of Mar 17, 2010, a total of 74 fatal cases were recorded. They were 52 males and 22 females, age ranged from 1 to 95 years (median: 55.5 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Mar 17, 2010)

• The latest surveillance data showed an increasing number of laboratory influenza isolates and institutional outbreaks of influenza-like-illness, which signal that Hong Kong has entered the traditional peak season for seasonal influenza (Fig 4 and 7).

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor, Vol. 2, no. 12, march 25, 2010, excerpts, edited.

Hong Kong: Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor, Vol. 2, no. 12, march 25, 2010, excerpts, edited.

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR. Full PDF Document: (LINK). Excerpts, edited.]

VOLUME 2, NUMBER 12 (PUBLISHED ON MARCH 25, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Mar 24, 2010)

• As indicated by the latest surveillance data, the activity of Human Swine Influenza (HSI) in the community is similar to the previous week.
• As of Mar 24, 2010, 46 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The number of severe cases recorded in week 12 (Mar 14 to 20, 2010) was 4. As of Mar 24, 2010, a total of 269 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 165 males and 104 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 51 years).
• In week 12 (Mar 14 to 20, 2010), one fatal case was recorded. As of Mar 24, 2010, a total of 75 fatal cases were recorded. They were 53 males and 22 females, age ranged from 1 to 95 years (median: 55 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Mar 24, 2010)

• The latest surveillance data showed an increase in seasonal influenza activity and Hong Kong is still in the traditional peak season for seasonal influenza.

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: Volume 2, Number 13 (Published on April 1, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Excerpts, edited)

Hong Kong: Volume 2, Number 13 (Published on April 1, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (Excerpts, edited)

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, Full PDF Document (LINK). Excerpts, edited.]

Volume 2, Number 13 (Published on April 1, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor

Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.


Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Mar 31, 2010)

• As indicated by the latest surveillance data, the activity of Human Swine Influenza (HSI) in the community decreased slightly when compared to the previous week.
• As of Mar 31, 2010, 37 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The number of severe cases recorded in week 13 (Mar 21 to 27, 2010) was 3. As of Mar 31, 2010, a total of 273 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 167 males and 106 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 52 years).
• In week 13 (Mar 21 to 27, 2010), no fatal cases were recorded. As of Mar 31, 2010, a total of 76 fatal cases were recorded. They were 53 males and 23 females, age ranged from 1 to 95 years (median: 55.5 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Mar 31, 2010)

• The latest surveillance data showed an increase in seasonal influenza activity and Hong Kong is still in the traditional peak season for seasonal influenza.

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[Giuseppe]

Hong Kong: Volume 2, Number 14 (Published on April 8, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (extract, edited)

Hong Kong: Volume 2, Number 14 (Published on April 8, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor (extract, edited)

[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, Full PDF Document (LINK). Extract, edited.]

Volume 2, Number 14 (Published on April 8, 2010) - Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor


Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor is a weekly report produced by the Respiratory Disease Office of the Centre for Health Protection. It summarizes and monitors the weekly situation of HSI and seasonal influenza in Hong Kong.

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009)) - (as of Apr 7, 2010)

• As indicated by the latest surveillance data, the activity of Human Swine Influenza (HSI) in the community remains at a low level.
• As of Apr 7, 2010, 35 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.
• The number of severe cases recorded in week 14 (Mar 28 to Apr 3, 2010) was 3. As of Apr 7, 2010, a total of 273 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 167 males and 106 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 52 years).
• In week 14 (Mar 28 to Apr 3, 2010), two fatal cases were recorded. As of Apr 7, 2010, a total of 78 fatal cases were recorded. They were 54 males and 24 females, age ranged from 1 to 95 years (median: 55.5 years).

Local situation on seasonal influenza (as of Apr 7, 2010)

• The latest surveillance data showed that Hong Kong is still in the traditional peak season for seasonal influenza.

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Re: Hong Kong: Swine and Seasonal Flu Monitor

Local situation on Human Swine Influenza (Pandemic influenza H1N1(2009))
(as of Apr 21, 2010):

As indicated by the latest surveillance data, the activity of Human Swine Influenza (HSI) in the community remains at a low level.

As of Apr 21, 2010, 28 patients with HSI infection remained in public hospitals.

The number of severe cases recorded in week 16 (Apr 11 to 17, 2010) was 1. As of Apr 21, 2010, a total of 277 severe cases were recorded. These severe cases included 170 males and 107 females with ages ranged from 30 days to 95 years (median: 52 years).

In week 16 (Apr 11 to 17, 2010), two fatal cases were recorded. As of Apr 21, 2010, a total of 80 fatal cases were recorded. They were 56 males and 24 females, age ranged from 1 to 95 years (median: 56 years).

Influenza detection was 143 in week 16 (Apr 11 to 17, 2010). Laboratory surveillance detected 34 human swine influenza viruses, 1 influenza A (H3) virus, 3 untyped influenza A viruses and 105 influenza B viruses.

In week 16 (Apr 11 to 17, 2010), 3 influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreaks were recorded. In the first 4 days of week 17, 2010 (as of Apr 21), there were 10 ILI outbreaks received.

http://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/ssfm_22_4_10.pdf

http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/guideline1_year/29/134/518.html