Guidelines for Visitors or Non-local Staff/Students
Coming to the
To prevent
the resurgence of SARS, we should continue to be vigilant in the following
measures:
Before you travel to
1.
Check the most updated information related to SARS
and other infectious diseases in your own country and
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
4. Bring a thermometer to check body temperature
for your own use.
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