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Influenza cases at Grantham Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of Grantham Hospital (GH) made the following announcement today (March 1):

     Three patients (two males and one female, aged 37 to 76) of Coronary Care Unit of GH had presented with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms since February 23. Clinical tests had been arranged and confirmed Influenza A infection for the three patients. 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 Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
 
Ends/Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Issued at HKT 20:55
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