Cluster of Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 cases in Tung Wah Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tung Wah Hospital made the following announcement today (December 28):
Eleven patients aged 26 to 92 in a mixed gender medical ward have presented with respiratory symptoms since December 18. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results of six patients were positive for Parainfluenza Virus Type 3. 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, December 28, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:41
Issued at HKT 18:41
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