Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients in a male adult psychiatric ward being infected with Influenza A (H3), the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital gave the following update today (September 22):
One more 52-year-old patient in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient and the test results were positive for Influenza A (H3). The patient concerned is being treated under isolation with 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 case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, September 22, 2016
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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