CHP announces further investigation progress of confirmed local case of dengue fever

Chp urges public to maintain vigilance against dengue fever as investigation continues, no new cases identified in tin shui wai

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 25) continued its investigation into a confirmed local case of dengue fever (DF)announcedearlier, with no new cases identified. The CHP urged the public again to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control and personal protective measures both locally and during travel, and seek medical advice if they develop symptoms.

The CHP has been conducting epidemiological investigations on the case, including contact tracing and site visit. The home contact of the patient has been asymptomatic so far, and has been put under medical surveillance. As at 6pm today, the CHP has contacted over 4 400 residents from over 1 700 households of Tin Shui (1) Estate in Tin Shui Wai where the patient resided. No suspected case has been identified among them.

According to the latest findings of the epidemiological investigation, no linked case has been identified by the CHP so far. Letters have been issued to local doctors and hospitals to alert them to the latest situation. For the sake of prudence, the CHP is now working closely with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to enhance anti-mosquito work in the vicinity of the patient's residence and places visited by the patient. Such measures will continue until summer. Also, the CHP has held health talks to provide health information for residents living near the patient's residence as well as for staff working in relevant workplaces.

The CHP appeals again to persons who have been to Tin Shui (1) Estate with DF symptoms to call the CHP's hotline (2125 2374) which is operating from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) for laboratory investigation or referral as appropriate. Dengue fever is clinically characterised by high fever, a severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes and rashes.

The public should take heed of the following advice on mosquito control:

DEET-containing insect repellents are effective and the public should take heed of the tips below:

* For children who travel to countries or areas where mosquito-borne diseases are endemic or epidemic and where exposure is likely, those aged 2 months or above can use DEET-containing insect repellents with a DEET concentration of up to 30 per cent.

The public should call 1823 in case of mosquito problems and may visit the following pages for more information: the DF pages of theCHPand theTravel Health Service, the latestTravel Health News,tips for using insect repellents, and the CHPFacebook PageandYouTube Channel.

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Fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tin Shui Wai this afternoon (September 28), in which two men died.

At around 3pm, a taxi driven by a 67-year-old man was travelling along Kong Sham Western Highway towards Shenzhen. It reportedly rammed into another taxi driven by a 57-year old man. When the two drivers alighted from their vehicles for checking, a private car driven by a 40-year-old man suspectedly failed to stop in time and knocked down both drivers.

Sustaining serious injuries, the two taxi drivers were rushed to Tin Shui Wai Hospital in unconscious state and were certified dead at 3.54pm and 4.51pm respectively. A 29-year-old female taxi passenger also sustained injuries and was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state.

The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.