We concluded that in future cases, we will disclose the building if the case is a resident in the University premises, e.g. hostel, quarter, etc.Otherwise we will mention that the case is NOT living in Universitypremises.

It is up to the Department of Health or Government's policy to disclose theresidential district / area of all SARS cases.

So far, all the cases notified to the University are not residents of University premises. Our Task Force has issued a summary notice to allUniversity members.

Students are required to wear facemasks during all classes (lectures, tutorials, laboratories etc). Lecturers may insist on such measures at the beginning of each class and, as necessary, during the class. This will eliminate anxiety on the part of some students, who may feel uncomfortable about fellow students not wearing one. It is also a responsible practice when we are not sure who is infectious.

Surgical masks are available at: Faculty Offices, Office of Student Affairs, Halls, Student Union, Classroom Services Unit at UG07, and UG Floor, Knowles Building. Price: $0.6.

Guidelines for mask wearing is available on the HKU web site http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/facemask.htm

IMPORTANT: Even if you do wear a facemask, you should continue to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene for no mask can offer total protection.

You are a close contact if you live with, have cared for or closely worked with or have had direct contact with respiratory secretions and body fluids of a confirmed or suspected case of SARS

If you are a close contact:

• Inform the Department of Health
• Inform the Director of UHS or call hotline 6021 5290
• Inform your department head / warden / faculty secretary as soon as possible and arrange appropriate sick leave
• Do not go to work / classes / halls / social activities or visits
• Follow the personal hygiene guidelines as listed in HKU web page http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/protection_eng.htm
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible if there is onset of fever, chills, muscle pain with or without cough
• Follow the specific advice from Department of Health and/or Director of UHS

• Social contact means that you have not lived with, cared for or worked closely with a suspected or confirmed case of SARS, but you may have had brief social encounters with a suspected or confirmed case of SARS. This type of encounter is unlikely to be high risk.
• Observe personal hygiene measures as listed in the HKU web page http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/protection_eng.htm
• Seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of fever, chills,muscle pain with or without cough.

Students are required to wear facemasks during all classes (lectures, tutorials, laboratories etc). Lecturers may insist on such measures at the beginning of each class and, as necessary, during the class. This will eliminate anxiety on the part of some students, who may feel uncomfortable about fellow students not wearing one. It is also a responsible practice when we are not sure who is infectious.

Surgical masks are available at: Faculty Offices, Office of Student Affairs, Halls, Student Union, Classroom Services Unit at UG07, and UG Floor, Knowles Building. Price: $0.6.

Guidelines for mask wearing is available on the HKU web site http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/facemask.htm

IMPORTANT: Even if you do wear a facemask, you should continue to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene for no mask can offer total protection.

UHS issues masks to departments at cost price. Individuals at greater risk are recommended to wear a mask at work i.e.

• Medical staff, students and those working in the clinical environment
• Front line staff who, in an indoor environment, deal with large numbers of people in close vicinity e.g. receptionists, counter staff
• Lecturers lecturing at a close distance
• Cleaning staff
• Catering staff
• People who have fever, cough, a cold or flu like symptoms
• People who care for those with fever, possible or suspected SARS cases
• People who are close contacts with suspected cases of SARS

Guidelines for mask wearing is available on the HKU web site http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/facemask.htm

• surgical masks
• filtering face masks (N95) or equivalent
• please see details on "Guidelines on the Use of Facemasks" on the HKU web page http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/facemask.htm

• As recommended by the Department of Health, use household bleach diluted 1:49 with water, then rinse with water and wipe dry.
• Wipe all surfaces e.g. tabletop, door handles, telephones, lift buttons etc.
• Spraying air freshener does not help.

• It is sensible if you can avoid crowded places for the time being
• If it is unavoidable, follow the personal hygiene advice as listed in the HKU web page http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/protection_eng.htm

The University Health Service maintains a 24-hour hotline 6021 5290 (or 2859 2507 during office hours) to answer any medical or general enquiries. The enquiries can also be sent by e-mail to uhealth@hkusua.hku.hk.

Media enquiries to individuals or departments should be referred to the External Relations Office (Tel: 2859 2600; E-mail: ero@reg.hku.hk).

Build up good body immunity. Ensure a proper diet. Take regular exercise. Have adequate rest. Reduce stress. Avoid Smoking and Passive Smoking.

• Maintain good personal hygiene. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
• Keep hands clean: wash them frequently and thoroughly. Use liquid soap and dry hands thoroughly.
• Do not rub eyes or nose.
• Wash hands especially after contact with nasal secretions such as sneezing or coughing.
• Do not share towels.
• Use separate chopsticks or spoons for serving food.
• Do not share eating utensils.
• Help to keep the environment clean: cleanse your own office or room regularly and properly.
• Maintain good indoor ventilation: open windows if possible.
• Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation.
• If you develop fever (temp >= 38 degree celcius) for one day or more:(Most sufferers of SARS do not have cough, sneezing or runny nose at the early stage.)
  • Do not go to work or lectures
  • Consult your doctor promptly
  • Wear a mask to reduce the chance of spreading the infection to people around you

• As recommended by the Department of Health, use household bleach diluted 1:49 with water, then rinse with water and wipe dry.
• Wipe all surfaces e.g. tabletop, door handles, telephones, lift buttons etc.
• Spraying air freshener does not help.

You should notify your Head of Department promptly. Sick leave will be granted according to the normal procedures. Your Head of Department will notify the Director of UHS who will undertake appropriate follow up action.

For details, please refer to http://www.hku.hk/local/uhs_he_flu/ap_university.htm

You should notify your Head of Department and the Director of UHS immediately for necessary action to follow, inclusive of the consideration of granting sick leave.

In the current SARS-related extraordinary circumstances, sick leave may be granted exceptionally by Head of Department on the recommendation of the Director of UHS.

Check your temperature. If there is NO fever,

• You are most likely suffering from "common cold".
• Get plenty of rest, take extra fluid.
• Seek medical attention if your condition deteriorates or you develop fever.

• There have been isolated cases of air travellers being infected by other passengers who are ill with this virus.
• Keep up to date with current travel advice (which can change daily) via WHO and Department of Health websites, available in www.hku.hk.
• Do not travel if you have symptoms of fever, chills, muscle pain with or without cough.
• If you are a close contact with a suspected or confirmed case of SARS you should not travel for the recommended isolation period of 10 days.