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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 severe mentally handicapped ward, the spokesperson of Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following update today (April 21):
One more male patient (aged 46) in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patient and the test results were pending. The concerned patient has been transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment under isolation and is 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, April 21, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:53
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