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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients in a male ward infected with Influenza A, the spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following update today (March 28):
Two more patients (aged 26 and 62) in the ward concerned presented with fever and respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients concerned and the test results were confirmed positive for Influenza A. The patients are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission and visiting to the ward concerned has been suspended. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients 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/Thursday, March 28, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:42
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