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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding a female psychiatric ward in Tai Po Hospital in which some patients had been infected with Influenza A, the spokesperson of Tai Po Hospital gave the following update today (August 9):
One more 48-year-old patient in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged and the test results were positive for Influenza A. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.
Admission and visiting to the ward concerned have been suspended. 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, August 9, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:39
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