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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the cases of Norovirus infection in two wards of the Kowloon Hospital (KH), a hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (January 3):
One more 94-year-old male patient of the concerned medical extended care ward presented with vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms today. He is being treated under isolation and his condition is stable. So far, nine male patients (aged 67 to 94) from a medical extended care ward and six female patients (aged 49 and 96) and a staff member from a psychiatric ward have presented with vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms. Test results of 13 patients were found positive to Norovirus.
Infection control measures have already been enhanced. There will be no admission to the wards for the time being. Visits to the isolated cubicle in the wards is also suspended. All other patients in the wards concerned are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, January 3, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:31
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