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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on 42 patients of three male wards in Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) confirmed with human swine influenza, the hospital announced the following update today (November 10):
Two more patients (aged 38 and 47) in one of the concerned wards have presented with fever and flu symptoms. Viral tests were arranged for them and they were confirmed to have human swine influenza. The patients are being treated under isolation in Tuen Mun Hospital and their condition is stable.
Infection control measures at the hospital have been stepped up. Admission to and discharge from the hospital have been suspended, while a restricted visiting policy has been implemented. Patients' 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/Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:45
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