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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the recent confirmation of a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a male ward for the severely intellectual disabled, the spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following update today (February 21):
Four more patients aged 46 to 62 in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged and their test results confirmed positive to Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a 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 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, February 21, 2014
Issued at HKT 17:12
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