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Update on cluster of Rhinovirus cases in Castle Peak Hospital
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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 female forensic ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (September 7):

     One more 83-year-old female patient in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Rhinovirus. The concerned 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 concerned ward 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/Sunday, September 7, 2014
Issued at HKT 13:36

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