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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 Adenovirus in a male psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Tai Po Hospital made the following update today (June 10):
One more 22-year-old patient in the ward concerned has presented with upper respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged and the patient is being treated under isolation and is in a stable condition.
Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward concerned have been imposed. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to the established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
The case has 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 18:08
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