Cluster of Influenza A cases in Kowloon Hospital
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The spokesperson of Kowloon Hospital (KH) made the following announcement today (December 28):
Five patients (aged 69 to 86) in a male ward of Department of Respiratory Medicine in KH have presented with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms since December 13. Clinical tests were arranged and the test results were positive to Influenza A. Two patients have been discharged, while the remaining three are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
Admission has been suspended in the concerned cubicle. 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 Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Friday, December 28, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:50
Issued at HKT 18:50
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