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Cluster of Influenza A cases in Prince of Wales Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of Prince of Wales Hospital made the following announcement today (September 20):
 
     Five female patients (aged 54 to 75) of a mixed gender medical ward have presented with influenza symptoms since September 7. Viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results were positive for Influenza A. One of them has recovered and has been discharged. The others are now being treated under isolation with stable condition.
 
     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.
 
Ends/Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Issued at HKT 18:31
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