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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Rhinovirus in a male psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (June 5):
One more 58-year-old patient in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests are being performed for the patient. The patient is being treated under isolation and is in 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 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/Thursday, June 5, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:03
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