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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the recent confirmation of a cluster of patients with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a male long-stay ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (June 30):
Two more patients (aged 54 and 55) in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results are pending. The patients are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting to the ward has been imposed. 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/Saturday, June 30, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:52
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