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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on nine patients of a male ward for the mentally handicapped in Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) presented with fever and flu symptoms, TMH announced the following updates today (September 30):
There are two more patients (aged 28 and 38) in the ward presenting with fever and flu symptoms. Viral tests were arranged for them and all were confirmed with human swine influenza. The patients are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Infection control measures of the concerned ward are stepped up. Admission to and discharge from the ward are suspended, while restricted visiting policy is implemented. Patients' relatives have been informed about the situation. All other patients and the staff in the ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:42
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