The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century 1 1 The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Group Number: 3.17 Supervisor: Mr. S.B. Lau Group members: Vincent Wong Harry Cheng Sammy Wong Eric Ng Dick Ip Kelvin Pang Jeffery Lam

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century In this presentation, we will talk about: 1.Definition of pneumonia and SARS. 2.How does SARS spread in Hong Kong? 3. How does the government control SARS ? 4.What is the result of the government ’ s policies? In this presentation, we will talk about: 1.Definition of pneumonia and SARS. 2.How does SARS spread in Hong Kong? 3. How does the government control SARS ? 4.What is the result of the government ’ s policies?

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Pneumonia Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of micro-organisms. Atypical pneumonia Atypical pneumonia refers to an infection of the lung that is caused by certain organisms such as Mycoplasma, Legionella and Chlamydia. Pneumonia Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of micro-organisms. Atypical pneumonia Atypical pneumonia refers to an infection of the lung that is caused by certain organisms such as Mycoplasma, Legionella and Chlamydia. Definition

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century What is SARS?  SARS stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome.  It is a respiratory infection that has recently been reported in many regions.  It is a new type of atypical pneumonia that infects the lungs, caused by a new strain of corona virus.  SARS stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome.  It is a respiratory infection that has recently been reported in many regions.  It is a new type of atypical pneumonia that infects the lungs, caused by a new strain of corona virus.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Symptoms of Pneumonia The symptoms of pneumonia in children and the old people are not obvious. But mostly there are some typical symptoms. Fever Chills Cough Unusually rapid breathing Chest pain In some extreme cases, the skin and the lips may turn black or purple in colour because of the low oxygen quantity inside the blood. The symptoms of pneumonia in children and the old people are not obvious. But mostly there are some typical symptoms. Fever Chills Cough Unusually rapid breathing Chest pain In some extreme cases, the skin and the lips may turn black or purple in colour because of the low oxygen quantity inside the blood.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century How did the pneumonias spread in Hong Kong in 21st century

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Why SARS spread so fast in Hong Kong?  The communication is not sufficient between Hong Kong and PRC government.  The government didn't announce the spreading of SARS at once, which lead to the Room 8A outbreak and the Amoy Garden outbreak.  The lack experience of doctors and medical students about SARS.  The symptom will appear days later.  The communication is not sufficient between Hong Kong and PRC government.  The government didn't announce the spreading of SARS at once, which lead to the Room 8A outbreak and the Amoy Garden outbreak.  The lack experience of doctors and medical students about SARS.  The symptom will appear days later.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century How does the government control SARS ?  At first, parents were required to take the temperature of their children daily before letting them go to school. On 29/3, class suspension in schools and childcare centres commenced.  Government communicated with World Health Organization.  Prince of Wales Hospital set up Disease Control Centre to manage the outbreak and stopped all clinical admissions to the medical department during the outbreak.  At first, parents were required to take the temperature of their children daily before letting them go to school. On 29/3, class suspension in schools and childcare centres commenced.  Government communicated with World Health Organization.  Prince of Wales Hospital set up Disease Control Centre to manage the outbreak and stopped all clinical admissions to the medical department during the outbreak.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century  Government isolated the whole Block E of Amoy Garden for 10 days and then sent its residents to holiday camps.  Government also conducted body temperature check on transit and arriving passengers at Airport, Lo Wu land border and Hung Hom railway station. Those with fever would not be allowed to board unless cleared by an authorized medical practitioner.  Government isolated the whole Block E of Amoy Garden for 10 days and then sent its residents to holiday camps.  Government also conducted body temperature check on transit and arriving passengers at Airport, Lo Wu land border and Hung Hom railway station. Those with fever would not be allowed to board unless cleared by an authorized medical practitioner.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Positive effects  Extended experiences of Hong Kong medical staff to deal with infectious diseases.  Helped to improve the medical facilities  Raised the citizens’ awareness about personal hygiene  Improved the relationship between HK citizens Positive effects  Extended experiences of Hong Kong medical staff to deal with infectious diseases.  Helped to improve the medical facilities  Raised the citizens’ awareness about personal hygiene  Improved the relationship between HK citizens The effects of Government’s policies

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Negative effects  Increased the burden of the government  Distract the government from developing economy  Make the people and government neglect some more serious and destructive diseases  Worsened the relationship between HK government and its citizens as it didn ’ t take appropriate actions  Mistrust of HK people to the China government. Negative effects  Increased the burden of the government  Distract the government from developing economy  Make the people and government neglect some more serious and destructive diseases  Worsened the relationship between HK government and its citizens as it didn ’ t take appropriate actions  Mistrust of HK people to the China government.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century What can we do to help the government? Maintain a good personal hygiene for example to wash hand frequently and don’t spit on public area. Keep the society,school and home clean by using 1:99 bleach. People should not go to busy public areas when they are sick. Besides, they ought to wear facemasks and see the doctor at once. Add water to the U-shaped container frequently. Maintain a good personal hygiene for example to wash hand frequently and don’t spit on public area. Keep the society,school and home clean by using 1:99 bleach. People should not go to busy public areas when they are sick. Besides, they ought to wear facemasks and see the doctor at once. Add water to the U-shaped container frequently.

The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Conclusion We have learnt a lot of things in this project :  What pneumonias and SARS are.  The outbreak of SARS shows us that precaution is more important than treatment.  HK government paid a great effort in solving the problems brought by SARS.  Everyone in HK should pay attention to diseases and create a clean environment together. We have learnt a lot of things in this project :  What pneumonias and SARS are.  The outbreak of SARS shows us that precaution is more important than treatment.  HK government paid a great effort in solving the problems brought by SARS.  Everyone in HK should pay attention to diseases and create a clean environment together.

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The spread and control of pneumonia in Hong Kong in the 21st century Acknowledgements  Principle -- Dr. Wong Giving advice and checking grammar  Supervisor -- Mr. S.B. Lau Checking grammar and made up  Coordinator – Ms. Y.M. Tsang Checking grammar  Thank you for your help  Principle -- Dr. Wong Giving advice and checking grammar  Supervisor -- Mr. S.B. Lau Checking grammar and made up  Coordinator – Ms. Y.M. Tsang Checking grammar  Thank you for your help

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