Guidelines for Visitors or Non-local Staff/Students Coming to the University of Hong Kong (Updated June 18, 2004)

 

To prevent the resurgence of SARS, we should continue to be vigilant in the following measures:

 

Before you travel to Hong Kong:

 

1.      Check the most updated information related to SARS and other infectious diseases in your own country and Hong Kong.

Details of any precautions which may be in force can be found at these websites:

·         The World Health Organisation:

http://www.who.int/csr/sars/en/

·         The Department of Health, Hong Kong SAR:

http://www.info.gov.hk/info/sars/eindex.htm

·         The website of your country of departure

 

2.      DO NOT TRAVEL and seek medical advice if you have any of the following:

·         Fever of 37.5 degree C or

·         History of close contact with a suspected or confirmed SARS patients within the past 10 days

Postpone your visit, and notify your Department Head, Warden, or Host Organiser accordingly

 

3.      If you are not a Hong Kong citizen, you should take out medical insurance to cover hospital admission, including SARS-related admission.

 

4. Bring a thermometer to check body temperature for your own use.

 

After arrival at the University of Hong Kong:

 

1.      Observe the following environmental and personal hygiene measures:

·         Keep hands clean. Wash hands before meals or handling food, after going to toilet or before touching eyes, nose or mouth

·         Cover nose and mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing

·         Do not share towels or personal items

·         Use serving spoons or chopsticks

·         Have masks handy and put on one when you or fellow staff/student members have symptoms of respiratory infection and/or fever

2.   If feeling unwell, especially if having a fever:

·         Consult the doctor promptly. You may seek medical attention at the University Health Service. (a charge is required for visitors)

·         Do not join group activities and rest in your own room

 

3. Maintain good immunity by having adequate sleep and rest.

 

Enjoy your stay!

 

 

Dr. Kitty Chan

Convenor

HKU Task Force on SARS

 

June 18, 2004