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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital made the following announcement today (July 24):
Four patients (two male and two female, aged 64 to 75) in a medical ward had presented with respiratory symptoms since July 19. 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.
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/Friday, July 24, 2015
Issued at HKT 20:01
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