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SFH on manpower arrangement of medical staff during influenza peak (with photos)
Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) made by the
Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, after attending the spring
gathering of the Hospital Authority this afternoon (February 11):
Reporter: How many medical staff have cancelled their holidays to cope with
the flu peak season?
Secretary for Food and Health: I do not have the exact number. But usually
during this particular Chinese New Year season, there is a contingency plan
for such arrangement every year, particularly for the staff working in the
departments of medicine, paediatrics and also the intensive care units. Most
of them would not be allowed to take leave and, if possible, they will also
encash part of the leave so that they have to work extra shifts just to
ensure that there is sufficient manpower to look after patients. Each
cluster and each hospital has slightly different arrangements due to their
local situation.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of
the transcript)
Ends/Friday, February 11, 2011
Issued at HKT 19:32
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