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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following announcement today (April 12):
Three patients (aged 41 to 48) in a female ward for the severely intellectually disabled had presented with respiratory symptoms since April 8. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. 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/Friday, April 12, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:41
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