Cluster of Human Metapneumovirus cases at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
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The spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) made the following announcement today (June 22):
Four patients aged 71 to 78 in a male psychogeriatric ward have presented with fever and respiratory symptoms since June 12. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Human Metapneumovirus. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
Limited admission and visiting to the ward have 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/Friday, June 22, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:52
Issued at HKT 18:52
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