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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the recent confirmation of a number of patients with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a male ward for intellectual disability, the spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following update today (April 1):
One more 54-year-old male patient in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral test had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Respiratory Syncytial Virus. The concerned patient is being treated under isolation in Tuen Mun Hospital and is in stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and 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/Sunday, April 1, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:15
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