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Cluster of Influenza A cases at Tseung Kwan O Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Tseung Kwan O Hospital made the following announcement today (May 24):

     Three patients (aged 49 to 91) and two staff members of a male surgical ward have presented with fever and upper respiratory symptoms since May 19. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and staff members. All of their test results confirmed positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition. One staff member is on sick leave while the other has resumed duty.

     The infection control measures in the ward have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients and staff 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, May 24, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:05
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