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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Human Metapneumovirus in a female forensic psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital gave the following update today (June 10):
One more 77-year-old patient and a staff member in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient, who is being treated under isolation with 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/Friday, June 10, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:27
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