Hong Kong – CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 18) investigating two suspected food poisoning clusters affecting five persons, and reminded the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent foodborne diseases.
The first cluster involved two females, aged 29 and 30, who developed abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and fever about 13.5 to 15 hours after having dinner at a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui on August 15.
The other cluster involved three females, aged 22 to 49, who developed abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and fever about 13 to 14 hours after having dinner at the same restaurant on the same day.
Three of the affected persons sought medical advice and two of them required hospitalisation. All affected persons are in stable condition.
Initial investigations of the CHP revealed that the affected persons had consumed common food and the food concerned was pancake. The poisoning might have been caused by Salmonella.
The personnel from the CHP and the Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today conducted an inspection at the restaurant. The CHP’s investigation is ongoing.
To prevent foodborne diseases, members of the public are reminded to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times. When dining out:
- Patronise only reliable and licensed restaurants;
- Avoid eating raw seafood;
- Be a discerning consumer in choosing cold dishes, including sashimi, sushi and raw oysters, at a buffet;
- Pre-cooked or leftover foods should be stored and reheated properly before consumption;
- Ensure food is thoroughly cooked before eating during a hotpot or barbecue meal;
- Handle raw and cooked foods carefully and separate them completely during the cooking process;
- Use two sets of chopsticks and utensils to handle raw and cooked foods;
- Do not patronise illegal food hawkers;
- Drink boiled water;
- Do not try to use salt, vinegar, wine or wasabi to kill bacteria as they are not effective; and
- Always wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet.
DH investigates case of pulmonary embolism following injection of hyaluronic acid
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CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O
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The outbreak involves 20 students, comprising 12 males and eight females aged 3 to 5. Eight of them sought medical attention and none required hospitalisation. All patients are in stable condition.
According to the CHP’s epidemiological investigation, one of the students in the outbreak had developed symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea on May 9. Other students developed symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea from May 10 to 14. The CHP also confirmed that the affected students did not consume common food or meal boxes, and the investigation results revealed that there was an outbreak of AGE in the affected school, with a higher chance of person-to-person transmission or environmental contamination. The chance of involving food poisoning is relatively low.
Officers of the CHP have conducted a site visit and provided health advice to the staff of the school concerning proper and thorough disinfection, proper disposal of vomitus, and personal and environmental hygiene. The school has been put under medical surveillance.
Investigations are ongoing.
A spokesman for the CHP advised members of the public to take heed of the following preventive measures against gastroenteritis:
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Kwai Chung
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The outbreak involves 22 pupils, comprising nine males and 13 females aged 3 to 5, and two staff members. Sixteen of them sought medical attention and four of whom required hospitalisation. All of them are in stable condition.
According to the CHP’s epidemiological investigation, one of the students in the outbreak had an onset of a symptom (vomiting) earliest on March 22 and continued to attend school until March 24. Other students developed symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea from March 25 to 26. The CHP also confirmed that the affected students did not consume common food or meal boxes, and the investigation results revealed that there was an outbreak of AGE in the affected school, with a higher chance of person-to-person transmission or environmental contamination. The chance of involving food poisoning is relatively low.
Officers of the CHP have provided health advice to the staff of the school concerning proper and thorough disinfection, proper disposal of vomitus, and personal and environmental hygiene. The school has been put under medical surveillance.
Investigations are ongoing.
A spokesman for the CHP advised members of the public to take heed of the following preventive measures against gastroenteritis:
The public may visit the CHP’s website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the DH’s Health Education Infoline (2833 0111) for more information.
CHP investigates three suspected food poisoning clusters
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The first cluster involved two males and eight females, aged 1 to 68, who developed abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and fever about four to 49 hours after having dinner at a restaurant in Sha Tin on December 28, 2022.
The second cluster involved three males, aged 24 to 25, who developed abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea about 38.5 to 44.5 hours after having dinner at a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui on December 18, 2022.
One of the affected persons of the first cluster sought medical advice and three of the affected persons from the second and third clusters sought medical advice. None required hospitalisation and all affected persons are in stable condition.
To prevent foodborne diseases, members of the public are reminded to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times. When dining out:
Hong Kong – DH investigates case of pulmonary embolism following injection of hyaluronic acid
The Department of Health (DH) is today (June 2) investigating a case of pulmonary embolism after receiving an injection of hyaluronic acid in the Mainland, and reminded the public that such injection should only be performed by healthcare professionals.
The DH was notified by the Hospital Authority today of a case of pulmonary embolism after receiving an injection of hyaluronic acid in the Mainland. The case involved a 45-year-old female with good past health. She received an intravaginal injection of hyaluronic acid in a premises in Shenzhen by a suspected non-healthcare personnel on May 30 and developed palpitation, shortness of breath and chest pain shortly after the injection. She was admitted to a hospital in Shenzhen on May 30 but had discharged against medical advice on the same day. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of North District Hospital on May 31 and was transferred to its Intensive Care Unit on the same day. The clinical diagnoses were respiratory failure with pulmonary embolism and intracranial haemorrhage. She is now in a critical condition.
Investigation is ongoing.
A spokesman for the DH urged the public not to receive any treatment, including all kinds of injection, by non-healthcare personnel. For those who had received any injections and feel unwell, they should seek medical attention immediately.
Members of the public should consult healthcare professionals and understand the procedure, potential risks and complications for an informed decision before receiving injections.
The spokesman appealed to those who must receive injections outside Hong Kong, should pay special attention to ensure that practitioners are qualified or registered with relevant jurisdictions. If in doubt, stop receiving the injection immediately and promptly consult qualified healthcare professionals if feeling unwell.Hong Kong – CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (May 15) investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) at a kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O, and hence reminded the public and management of institutions to maintain personal and environmental hygiene against AGE.
The public may visit the CHP’s website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the DH’s Health Education Infoline (2833 0111) for more information.Hong Kong – CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Kwai Chung
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (March 27) investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) at a kindergarten in Kwai Chung, and hence reminded the public and management of institutions to maintain personal and environmental hygiene against AGE.
Hong Kong – CHP investigates three suspected food poisoning clusters
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (January 3) investigating three suspected food poisoning clusters affecting 16 persons, and reminded the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent foodborne diseases.
The third cluster involved one male and two females, aged 26 to 28, who developed similar symptoms about 21.5 to 46 hours after consuming takeaway food provided by the same restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui on December 26, 2022.
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