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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 had been infected with Rhinovirus, the spokesperson of Tai Po Hospital gave the following update today (June 19):
One more 48-year-old patient tested positive for Rhinovirus today. 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/Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:44
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