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Influenza A cases at Grantham Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of Grantham Hospital made the following announcement today (May 21):

     A total of five female patients (aged 86 to 98) of the Geriatric Unit had presented with respiratory symptoms and fever since May 7. Clinical tests were arranged for the patients and the results were positive for Influenza A. Two of the patients have been discharged and the others are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.

     Infection control measures have already been stepped up in the unit according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned 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/Monday, May 21, 2012
Issued at HKT 20:09

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