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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Kwai Chung Hospital made the following announcement today (October 7):
Three patients (aged 38 to 56) of a male ward had presented with fever and respiratory symptoms since October 3. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients concerned and the test results were positive for Influenza A. The patients are being treated under isolation and surveillance in 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/Monday, October 7, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:28
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