Cluster of Rhinovirus cases at Siu Lam Hospital
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The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following announcement today (September 7):
Six patients (aged 21 to 50) in a male ward for severe intellectual disability have presented with respiratory symptoms since September 4. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Rhinovirus. The patients concerned are being treated in isolation and are in a stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already 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/Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:25
Issued at HKT 16:25
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