An American national who had close contact with Hong Kong’s sixth confirmed Influenza A (H1N1) case had completed the medical observation period and left the quarantine site today, the Health Bureau announced.

The American, who had sat near the patient on the same plane, showed no symptoms of influenza and was tested negative for the virus.

Three other people were also tested negative for Influenza A (H1N1) virus today.

Meanwhile, Guangdong health authorities had informed Macao of a domestic case of the virus today, but so far there were no sign of community outbreaks there.

The Bureau said it would continue to monitor the spread of the virus.

People visiting regions with confirmed cases should take note of the spread of the virus and keep good personal hygiene, the Bureau advised.

Meanwhile, the Hospital Conde S. Januário treated 119 children and 25 adults with respiratory illness symptoms today and medical teams at terminals checked body temperatures of more than 142,000 people entering Macao. They also dealt with 211 enquiries

To date there is no probable or confirmed human case of Influenza A (H1N1) reported in Macao.