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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following announcement today (June 1):
Six patients (aged 71 to 87) in a female psychogeriatric ward had presented with respiratory symptoms since May 30. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results for all six patients were positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are 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 cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Friday, June 1, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:59
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