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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on 13 patients of a male ward in Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) confirmed with Human Swine Influenza, SLH announced the following updates today (October 29):
There are 13 more patients (aged 27 to 52) in the concerned ward and two other male wards presenting with fever and flu symptoms. Viral tests were arranged for the patients and they were confirmed with Human Swine Influenza.
One patient (aged 47) with epilepsy, Downˇ¦s syndrome and severe mental retardation was transferred to Intensive Care Unit of Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) today. He is in critical condition and requires ventilation support. He is prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. The remaining 12 patients are also being treated under isolation in TMH and in stable condition. We are closely monitoring the condition of all patients.
Infection control measures of the hospital have been stepped up. Admission to and discharge from the hospital are suspended, while restricted visiting policy is implemented. Patientsˇ¦ relatives have been informed about the situation. All other patients and the staff in the hospital 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/Thursday, October 29, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:40
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