18 July 2008

World Youth Day - Public Health Update

Acting Deputy Chief Health Officer for NSW Health, Dr Jeremy McAnulty confirmed there have been no further reports of public health outbreaks involving World Youth Day pilgrims in Sydney.

Dr McAnulty also stated the numbers of WYD pilgrims affected by influenza, gastroenteritis and chicken pox has not changed since this mornings update.

As reported at 10am today, details remain as follows:

Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Forestville

• Six pilgrims have been diagnosed with Influenza
• One of these pilgrims has tested positive for Influenza A
• One other pilgrim has tested positive for Influenza B

Thomas Moore School in Campbelltown

• 20 pilgrims have been diagnosed with Influenza
• Two of these people have tested positive to Influenza B
• Our Lady of the Peace in Gladesville
• 12 pilgrims have been diagnosed with Influenza
• Three of these pilgrims have tested positive for Influenza A

Oakhill College at Castle Hill

• 70 pilgrims have been isolated with flu-like symptoms
• Eight people from this group have tested positive for Influenza B

Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush

• 11 pilgrims have been diagnosed with Influenza
• Three of these pilgrims have tested positive for Influenza B
• Two pilgrims have tested positive for Influenza A
• One pilgrim is also suspected to have chicken pox

St Therese's Primary School at Denistone

• Viral gastroenteritis has affected a group of 23 pilgrims

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