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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Haven of Hope Hospital (HHH) made the following announcement today (August 24):
Three female patients and one male patient (aged from 58 to 79), and two staff members of a palliative care ward of HHH have diarrhoea or vomiting since August 16. Viral tests had been arranged for two patients and one staff member and all were positive for Norovirus. The two affected staff members are on sick leave. The affected patients are under isolation and are in stable condition.
All admissions and discharge of the ward concerned have been suspended. Restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients and staff members in the 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/Friday, August 24, 2012
Issued at HKT 20:36
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