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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following announcement today (July 28):
Six patients, aged 21 to 67, in a female ward for severe intellectual disability have presented with respiratory symptoms since July 26. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results of three patients were positive for Rhinovirus. They are being treated under isolation and are 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 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/Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Issued at HKT 18:17
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