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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) spokesperson made the following announcement today (September 7):
Since September 4, nine patients aged from five months to seven-year-old of a paediatric ward of the hospital had presented with influenza-like illness and fever. Influenza tests were arranged for them and all were subsequently confirmed with Human Swine Influenza. The condition of the patients is stable and they are being treated under isolation with Tamiflu or other medication for symptomatic relief.
The hospital has enhanced the infection control measures according to the HA Infection Control Guidelines and will closely monitor the condition of the patients and staff. Patient service remains normal in the ward after thorough cleaning and disinfection.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Monday, September 7, 2009
Issued at HKT 21:16
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