Flu outbreaks at Hong Kong institutions have dropped significantly after schools closed in advance of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to health officials who called for continued vigilance as pupils return to classes next week.
Authorities closed all kindergartens, primary schools and special-needs schools from February 8 days ahead of the holiday in an effort to contain the spread of flu which has hit children hard.
The step seems to have paid off, with the Centre for Health Protection...
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