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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding a male infirmary ward in Tai Po Hospital in which some patients and staff members had been infected with Rhinovirus, the spokesperson for Tai Po Hospital gave the following update today (June 14):
One more 73-year-old patient presented with symptoms of upper respiratory infection today. Appropriate tests were arranged for the patient and the test results were positive for Rhinovirus. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.
Admission to and transfer from the ward concerned have been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to the established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Friday, June 14, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:30
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