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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of Influenza B cases in an infirmary ward, the spokesperson for TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following update today (May 5):
Two more female patients in the ward (aged 45 and 79) presented with the symptom of fever. Appropriate viral tests have been arranged for the patients and the test result of one patient was positive to Influenza B. The concerned patients are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission and visiting to the concerned ward have been suspended. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the concerned ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Saturday, May 5, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:23
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