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Cluster of Influenza A cases in Kowloon Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Kowloon Hospital made the following announcement today (January 26):

     Three patients (aged 79 to 85) and one staff member in a male Rehabilitation Ward had presented with respiratory symptoms and fever since January 22. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition. The staff member has recovered and resumed duty.

     Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting to the ward 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 cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

Ends/Monday, January 26, 2015
Issued at HKT 19:08

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