The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of influenza-like illness involving 23 children and two staff at a Mong Kok residential centre.

Eight boys and 15 girls aged one to three have come down with a fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose since February 16.

Thirteen sought treatment from private doctors or at outpatient clinics and one at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. One was admitted to Kwong Wah Hospital. All are stable.

The centre has visited the children's home and provided health instructions to its staff.

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