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Cluster of Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 and Human Metapneumovirus cases in Castle Peak Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following announcement today (December 23):

     Three patients (aged 52 to 63) and six staff members in a male long stay ward had presented with respiratory symptoms since December 18. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Parainfluenza Virus Type 3. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition. Two staff members have recovered and resumed duty, while the other four are on sick leave.

     Regarding a cluster of patients infected with Human Metapneumovirus in a male ward for intellectual disability announced earlier, five more patients (aged 34 to 55) in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms today. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Human Metapneumovirus. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition.

     Admission to the wards 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 wards 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/Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:31

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