The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an influenza-A outbreak in a Kwun Tong elderly home affecting 22 residents. Eight residents required hospitalisation. One is serious and the others are stable.

The eight men and 14 women, aged 64 to 99, have come down with a fever, cough runny nose and sore throat since August 12. Ten tested positive for influenza-A but negative to human swine flu.

The centre has provided health advice to the home's staff. Tamiflu has been given to them and the patients' close contacts. The institution is under medical surveillance.