Cluster of Rhinovirus cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (December 22):
Three patients (aged 18 to 61) and a staff member in a female ward for severe intellectual disability have presented with respiratory symptoms since December 19. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Rhinovirus. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition. The staff member has recovered and resumed duty.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have 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, December 22, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:50
Issued at HKT 16:50
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