Eight cases of tuberculosis confirmed at Hong Kong secondary school
Those infected – seven students and one employee – are in stable condition
Hong Kong health authorities confirmed on Tuesday that eight people from a secondary school in Sha Tin were infected with tuberculosis.
The Department of Health was told about the infections in early September, a spokesman said, without naming the school.
An initial investigation showed there were eight people involved: seven pupils and a school employee.
Those affected were all in stable conditions. The school continued normal operations, the spokesman said.
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The department’s tuberculosis and chest service had arranged latent tuberculosis screening for the students and teachers who had close contact with the eight. Presumptive treatments – done before test results are out – could be applied if needed, the spokesman said.