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http://paper.wenweipo.com   [2013-03-11]

■ Food and Health Bureau, Ko Wing-man, to communicate with the airlines, strengthen air traffic immunization measures. Lau Kwok Kuen, photo 　Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po (Reporter Liu Yayan) received by the Department of Health last night novel coronavirus suspected cases, after initial laboratory found negative reaction, the sample of the 31-year-old man and his wife are the new coronavirus, while male patients on seasonal influenza A (H3) positive reaction. Ko Wing-man, the Food and Health Bureau, said at least two suspected cases of infection involving the airline crew, it is with the airlines to discuss how to strengthen prevention novel coronavirus. Male patient stained seasonal a stream 　Last night, the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health has received the Queen Elizabeth Hospital reported a new type of coronavirus suspected cases. Public Health Laboratory Services Branch then 31-year-old male patient and his wife respiratory samples for laboratory testing and preliminary test results show that the negative reaction of two samples of the new type of coronavirus, while male patients for seasonal influenza A (H3) positive reaction. So far, Hong Kong has no human infection with a novel coronavirus. 　The 31-year-old man in good health, and had access to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 4 to 7. His cough since March 3, and March 9, fever and headaches, and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment under isolation. No recent travel outside his wife, March 8, cough and sore throat, arrangements were also being treated in isolation at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Ko Wing-man advocate airlines to strengthen epidemic prevention 　Ko Wing-man, the Food and Health Bureau, attend public events yesterday, said that this is at least the second case involving the airline crew after returning from the Middle East, suspected cases of novel coronavirus infection, it is particularly concerned about the aviation epidemic prevention work, "we the program will be made in the short term, to liaise with the airlines, especially for flight back to Hong Kong from the affected areas to increase tips, increase tips before arriving in Hong Kong, for example, to remind the crew or passengers to pay special attention to their physical condition before entering Hong Kong " . Called on the same quarter of the Do not forget 10 years ago, the SARS outbreak 　He also appealed to the Hong Kong people should not forget that 10 years ago, the SARS outbreak is also in this season, the winter and spring at the junction, when the seasonal flu and other respiratory illnesses peak period, when new diseases into Hong Kong public alert should be particularly high. 　Routes between the Middle East Cathay Pacific interview with our inquiries, "in cooperation with the Port Health Office and the Centre for Health Protection, disease information leaflets distributed to all travelers arriving from the Middle East". At the same time, to ensure that employees of a novel coronavirus, since September last year, the intranet posting the latest information on a regular basis, including the virus around the world, virus information, and how to avoid infection, and symptoms response . Addition, Cathay Pacific is also a flight attendant and frontline staff to provide a clear set of guidelines to deal with any suspected cases of infectious diseases. Dragonair: refusal staining illness boarding 　The currently not Dragonair flights operating between the Middle East said, has clearly stated in its website, "If the passengers for their physical condition in doubt whether it is appropriate for your flight departure should consult a doctor before flight Medical clinics views. In addition, Dragonair also made it clear that the cabin crew unwell and should not be on duty, and should be immediately reported to the company. Established practice, Dragonair will refuse boarding any person may be infected with a contagious disease. http://paper.wenweipo.com/2013/03/11/HK1303110019.htm