Passengers on Taiwan flight alerted

Passengers who flew on the same flight as a Taiwanese man who returned to the island on Saturday with a fever have been urged to call a hotline set up by the health department in Hong Kong.

Initial tests showed the 40-year-old did not have Sars but he has been put in isolation as a precautionary measure.

He flew from Beijing to Hong Kong on China Airlines flight CA109, and then on to Taipei on Cathay Pacific flight CX402.

Passengers who were on these flights should call 187 2222 for health advice. Anyone who develops respiratory problems, fever or coughing should seek medical help as soon as possible.