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Update on cluster of infected patients at Siu Lam Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients presented with respiratory symptoms in a male ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesperson of Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following update today (September 11):

     One more male patient, aged 49, and two staff members in the ward presented with fever or respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patients. The concerned patient is being treated under isolation with stable condition. One staff member has recovered and resumed duty and the other one is currently on leave.

     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/Sunday, September 11, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:55
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