A 58-year-old female resident who had visited the United States of America was tested negative for Influenza A (H1N1) today. Suffering from cough and a sore throat, she sought medical attention at the Hospital Conde S. Januário but was tested negative for the virus. Health Bureau’s medical teams at terminals checked body temperatures of more than 162,000 people entering Macao, with one person sent to hospital for treatment. The medical teams also dealt with nine enquiries. Meanwhile, the Hospital Conde S. Januário treated 82 children and 56 adults with respiratory illness symptoms today. To date there is no probable or confirmed human case of influenza A (H1N1) reported in Macao. To promote awareness of the virus among the public and enhance precautions, the Health Bureau has scheduled two more talks this week. The first session is to be held at Taipa Health Centre on Thursday from 11:00 to 12:00 and the second at Areia Preta Health Centre on Friday from 11:00 to 12:00. For reservation, please call 85041496 or 85041466.
