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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Following the earlier announcement on nine residents in the Developmental Disabilities Unit (DDU) of Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) confirmed with parainfluenza infection, the hospital announced the following update today (November 23):
A 16-year-old girl in the concerned unit has presented with fever and respiratory symptoms and the test result is positive for parainfluenza. She is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.
Infection control measures have been stepped up in the DDU. New admissions are suspended while visiting arrangements remain unchanged. All other child residents are under close surveillance.
The hospital has reported the case to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection.
Ends/Monday, November 23, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:45
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