Cluster of scabies cases in Tai Po Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tai Po Hospital made the following announcement today (April 13):
Eight patients (aged 67 to 88) in a male psychiatric ward presented with symptoms of skin infection since March 21. All patients were clinically diagnosed as having scabies infection. The patients 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 the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Friday, April 13, 2018
Issued at HKT 17:35
Issued at HKT 17:35
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