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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding earlier announcement that five patients in a male psychiatric ward of the hospital have been confirmed positive to Influenza A, a spokesperson of the Tai Po Hospital gave the following update today (August 27).
Four more patients (aged 26-59) in the concerned ward presented with symptoms of influenza-like illness today. The test result of one patient is positive to Influenza A while two others are negative. Test results of the three patients are negative to human swine influenza. The test results of the remaining patient are pending.
Admission and visiting to the ward concerned would continue to be suspended. Infection control measures have also been stepped up and all patients are under close surveillance.
The Tai Po Hospital Infection Control Team has reported the case to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection.
Ends/Thursday, August 27, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:25
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