Hong Kong anti-flu measures remain in force for 'some time'

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Health and other preventive measures to combat the H1N1 virus will remain in force for "some time", even if the swine flu virus is a seasonal disease, The area of the health minister said Wednesday. York Chow said the measures, the temperature checks on people who have the airport and other border crossings, will remain, because people have time for her immune system. 'Most people still do not have the antibodies for this virus so we can see the transmission and also the spread of the influenza will continue for some time,' he said. A total of 408 people were infected with the H1N1 virus in the territory, of which 240 already have been treated and released from hospital. There were no deaths. The government has also temporarily closed several schools for two weeks if the student is infected with the disease. Comments Please login to post comments or replies.