DH announces latest situation regarding Legionnaires' disease cases
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (November 2) reported the latest number of Legionnaires' disease (LD) cases, and reminded the public of the importance of using and maintaining properly designed man-made water systems, adding that susceptible groups should strictly observe relevant precautions. From October 25 to October 31, the CHP recorded six community-acquired LD cases, involving six males aged between 48 and 78. Details are as follows: a 48-year-old male with good past health living in Wan Chai District; a 67-year-old male with underlying illnesses living in Yau Tsim Mong District; a 74-year-old male with underlying illnesses living in Southern District; a 77-year-old male with a long history of smoking living in Sha Tin District; a 77-year-old male with underlying illnesses living in Sha Tin District; and a 78-year-old male with underlying illnesses living in Tai Po District. The CHP is conducting epidemiological investigations to identify the potential sources of infection and high-risk exposure. An initial investigation revealed that the aforesaid cases are sporadic cases. No epidemiological linkages have been established betwee
Forfait Gratuit · Plus 29 $ CA ou Pro 99 $ CA/mois
