Cluster of Rhinovirus cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (June 8):
Eight patients (aged 43 to 62) and three staff members in a male ward for severe intellectual disability had presented with respiratory symptoms since June 1. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results for seven patients were positive for Rhinovirus. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition. Two staff members have recovered and resumed duty while the other one is currently on sick 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/Thursday, June 8, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:23
Issued at HKT 17:23
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