The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of influenza-like illness affecting 22 boys at a Central primary school.

The students, aged six to 11, have come down with fever, cough and sore throat since October 27. Twenty-one consulted general practitioners or outpatient clinics. One was admitted to a private hospital and is stable.

The centre has taken a sample from the respiratory tract of a patient and is waiting for laboratory test results.

The centre is monitoring the school and its staff have received health instructions.