Surge in upper respiratory tract infection calls for more awarenessHKU microbiologist Ho Pak-leung urged citizens to stay vigilant as the city recorded a surge in upper respiratory tract infections. Health experts urged the public to stay vigilant against upper respiratory tract infection as an increasing number of cases have been recorded in schools and care homes recently. HKU microbiologist Ho Pak-leung said among those who consulted doctors at clinics in the past week, 17.2 per thousand people had upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, a significant increase from the number of 9.7 per thousand people 3 weeks ago. Infectious disease expert Dr. Joseph Tsang kay-yan also said the risk for students having cross infections of the respiratory tract is imminent as schools have resumed face-to-face lessons these days. He urged citizens to seek medical attention immediately and get tested if they suspect themselves having infected.

Source: The Standard November 06, 2020 06:33 UTC