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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following announcement today (April 10):
Six patients (aged from 28 to 57) of a male ward had presented with fever and respiratory symptoms since April 3. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients concerned and the test results for three patients were positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are now being treated under isolation with 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/Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:31
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