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Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital
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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 Influenza A in a male adult psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital gave the following update today (August 11):

     Three more patients (aged 30 to 67) in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and two of them tested positive for Influenza A. They are being treated under isolation with 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/Friday, August 11, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:26
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