The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed an upper respiratory infection outbreak affecting 20 residents and 15 staff at a Kwun Tong mental home.

The 12 men and 23 women, aged 23 to 58, developed a cough, sore throat and runny nose between July 31 and August 25.

Thirty-three consulted private doctors, out-patient clinics or emergency departments. No hospitalisation was required. Thirty-one have since recovered and the others are in stable condition.