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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
A spokesperson of Kowloon Hospital provided the following update today (December 2) regarding an announcement yesterday on a few cases of Human Swine Influenza (HSI) in a male ward:
Six more patients (aged 18-54) have presented with fever (38 degree celsius or above) or flu symptoms. Viral tests were arranged for them and four patients were subsequently confirmed with HSI. The six patients are being treated under isolation and prescribed with Tamiflu. All patients are in stable condition.
Infection control measures of the concerned ward have already been stepped up. Admission and visiting to the ward have been suspended. Patients' relatives have been informed about the situation. All other patients and the staff 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 follow up.
Ends/Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:35
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