Cluster of Rhinovirus cases at Siu Lam Hospital
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The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (March 9):
Three patients (aged 28 to 43) and a staff member in a male ward for severe intellectual disability had presented with respiratory symptoms since March 4. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Rhinovirus. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition. The staff member has recovered and resumed duty.
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/Thursday, March 9, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:12
Issued at HKT 18:12
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