06-07-2012
The World Health Organisation and Cambodian officials are investigating an
unknown disease that has killed more than 60 children. The Cambodian Ministry of
Health said the disease starts with high fever followed by rapid deterioration
of respiratory functions.
The Controller of the Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong, Thomas
Tsang, said they are in close contact with their Cambodian counterparts and the
WHO. He said letters would be sent out to alert local doctors.
The Travel Industry Council is closely monitoring developments. Its executive
director, Joseph Tung, said there are Hong Kong tour groups in Cambodia.
But, he said the affected area is a long way from popular tourist spots, and
there does not appear to be a need at present to warn people to avoid Cambodia. http://rthk.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/20120706/news_20120706_56_853060.htm
