March 28, 2003
The following is jointly issued by the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority:
As at 1 pm today (March 28), a total of 425 people with pneumonia symptoms have been admitted to public hospitals. The 58 additional patients reported today include four healthcare workers and 34 patients from Amoy Garden. The remaining 20 were new patients and contacts of patients with atypical pneumonia.
As at today, 25 patients have been discharged from hospitals. A total of 45 patients are receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.
The breakdown of figures is as follows:
| Nature | Total Admission (The numbers in bracket are those with pneumonia symptoms) |
| Health care workers of Hospitals/Clinics and medical students |
153 (153)
12 of the patients were discharged |
| Patients, family members & visitors |
272 (272)
13 of the patients were discharged |
| Total admission |
425 (425)
25 were discharged |
DH has set up a telephone hotline 2961 8968 to provide members of the public health advice on the prevention of atypical pneumonia. The hotline is manned between 9 am and 5 pm from Monday to Friday, and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday. Information on atypical pneumonia is also available at DH's website www.info.gov.hk/dh .