2 treated for Dengue fever

An 87-year-old man is being treated for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the Centre for Health Protection announces.

 The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a confirmed case of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infection, involving a one-year-old girl.

More than 600 residential care places for the disabled will come into service this year, with a further 746 places coming in the next four years, Director of Social Welfare Patrick Nip announces.

Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow will attend the 65th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation in Geneva from May 21 to 23.

Secretary for Transport & Housing Eva Cheng says the Government will continue examining the need for redevelopment and the build-back potential of old public housing estates.

Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung has rejected calls for a dedicated law against elderly abuse, saying Hong Kong already has sound legislation in place to protect all citizens, including seniors.

The Hong Kong Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes is being drafted to prevent malpractice in advertising and marketing, Chief Secretary Stephen Lam says.

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease involving a 73-year-old man.

Tuen Mun Town Hall will host its 25th Anniversary Fun Day on May 20, featuring a variety of free family entertainment programmes and game stalls.

The Centre for Health Protection has warned the public to be vigilant against influenza, as flu activity remains high.

The Centre for Health Protection's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch has identified a case of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae in an 11-month-old boy.

Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung said the ruling on Old Age Allowance reaffirms the legal basis of the pre-application one-year-continuous-residence requirement for all applicants.

The Government has worked to build an inclusive, knowledge-based society. A survey found that computer knowledge and usage among the elderly increased from 5.8% in 2008 to 19.8% last year. For children in low-income families, about 97% of them have computers connected to the Internet.

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an acute gastroenteritis outbreak, affecting 24 students at a Sheung Shui primary school.

The Department of Health has ordered licensed wholesaler Warwick Trading Company to recall all batches of Maximum Strength Fungicure Liquid 25%, as the product may have an unapproved package.

The Major Sports Events Committee has awarded 'M' Mark status to the 2012 HKFC Citibank International Soccer Sevens.

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease which affected 20 students at a kindergarten-cum-childcare centre in Yuen Long.

The Hospital Authority has submitted three non-local doctors’ applications for limited registration to serve in public hospitals to the Medical Council.

Applications for the Main Fund of the Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation for 2012-13 are being invited.