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Cluster of Rhinovirus cases at 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 (May 21):

     Five patients (aged 21 to 55) and a staff member in a male psychiatric ward have presented with respiratory symptoms since May 14. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the results were positive for Rhinovirus. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition. The staff member is currently on sick leave.

     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/Thursday, May 21, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:48

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