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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
A spokesperson of the Haven of Hope Hospital made the following announcement today (December 18):
Nine patients (two male and seven female, aged 76 to 100) of three infirmary wards have had signs of skin infection since December 14 and five of them are confirmed to have scabies. All patients concerned are being treated under isolation and in stable condition.
Infection control measures of the wards concerned have been enhanced, thorough cleaning and disinfection have been carried out in the wards. There will be no admission to and discharge from the concerned wards for the time being. Visiting is also suspended. All other patients in the concerned wards are under close medical surveillance.
The cases have been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Friday, December 18, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:44
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