Disabilities Unit
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A Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) spokesperson made the following announcement today (October 12):
In the Developmental Disabilities Unit (DDU) of CMC, there are four child residents (two boys, two girls, aged 8 to 13) presenting with fever and upper respiratory symptoms since October 10. Appropriate tests for them will be arranged. Their condition is stable. They have been transferred to isolation ward for further management.
CMC Infection Control Team has reported the cases to the Hospital Authority and the Centre of Health Protection. Infection control measures have been stepped up in DDU. Schooling of children in the West Wing of DDU has been suspended from today. Visiting arrangements remain unchanged. All other child residents are under close surveillance.
The DDU of CMC is a long term hostel for the severely mentally handicapped children.
Ends/Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Issued at HKT 19:01
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