The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection in a Central & Western District hostel affecting nine men and 13 women.

The 18 residents and four staff, aged 21 to 60, came down with fever, cough, runny nose and sore throat December 24 to January 11. All are stable. Twenty consulted doctors.

The centre has visited the institution and provided health advice to its staff.

People and management of institutions should take preventive measures against respiratory tract infection by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.