The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that it detected three cases of influenza clusters on Tuesday, involving three local schools, with all patients showing mild symptoms and no severe complications reported.
According to the bureau, the first case was identified in Class P1 “Zhong” of Colégio de Santa Rosa de Lima (Chinese Section), where seven female students were infected.
The second case occurred in Class P2D of the Talent School Affiliated to Hou Kong Secondary School (Escola de Talentos Anexa à Escola Secundária Hou Kong) in Taipa, involving 10 students – six males and four females, the statement said.
The third case was detected in Class S6A of Sheng Kung Hui Choi Kou School (Macau), with five students infected, consisting three males and two females, the statement added.
Symptoms began appearing last week, mainly upper respiratory tract infections such as fever, cough and runny nose, the statement noted, adding that some patients sought medical treatment, and all cases were assessed as clinically mild.
According to the statement, rapid tests showed that six patients tested positive for Influenza A, while two tested positive for Influenza B.
The statement underlined that the affected schools have implemented health control measures, including enhanced cleaning and disinfection, improved indoor ventilation and strict isolation of infected students.
In order to reduce the spread of influenza and other respiratory infections, the Health Bureau called on residents to receive seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, maintain good personal hygiene, ensure adequate rest and balanced diets, avoid crowded places, wear masks when experiencing flu symptoms, and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms worsen, the statement said.
Flu warning poster courtesy of Minnesota Department of Health
