Ten new severe adult influenza cases including seven deaths were reported from noon yesterday to noon today, Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Leung Ting-hung has announced.
Briefing the media this afternoon, Dr Leung said flu activity remained at a high level and it is expected to remain that way for some time.
He urged people stay vigilant and pay attention to personal hygiene in a collective effort to slow down the spread of the disease and shorten the flu season.
Separately, Dr Leung said Philippine authorities today reported a confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome involving a 32-year-old woman who returned to the country from Saudi Arabia. More than 10 of the patient's close contacts have reportedly developed symptoms.
He added that the centre is following up on the case with the World Health Organisation and Philippine authorities.
