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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the earlier announcement on some patients of a female mentally handicapped ward had been confirmed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus, the spokesperson of Tuen Mun Hospital provided the following update today (September 17):
One more 54-year-old patient in the ward had presented with upper respiratory infection symptoms. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patient and the test results are pending. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and in stable condition.
Admission to and discharge from the ward have been suspended. Restricted visiting to the ward has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Saturday, September 17, 2011
Issued at HKT 16:24
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