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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Kwai Chung Hospital made the following announcement today (July 12):
Eight patients (aged 29 to 60) in a female ward had presented with gastroenteritis symptoms since July 8. Appropriate viral tests were arranged and the test results are pending. The patients are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission and visiting to the ward concerned are suspended for the time being. 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/Thursday, July 12, 2012
Issued at HKT 19:42
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