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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding a male rehabilitation ward in Kowloon Hospital in which some patients had been confirmed with Influenza A recently, the hospital announced the following updates today (June 9).
One more male patient (aged 76) presented with respiratory symptoms and fever in the rehabilitation ward today. Appropriate viral tests have been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Influenza A. The concerned patient is being treated under isolation 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 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, June 9, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:41
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