Update on cluster of Adenovirus cases in Caritas Medical Centre
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Regarding an earlier announcement about a cluster of patients in the Developmental Disabilities Unit of Caritas Medical Centre infected with Adenovirus, the spokesperson for Caritas Medical Centre made the following update today (June 25):
One more patient in the unit (aged 17) has presented with upper respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient and the results were positive for Adenovirus. The patient is being treated under isolation, with stable condition.
The hospital has informed relatives of the patients about the situation. Infection control measures of the ward have been enhanced. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Issued at HKT 17:16
Issued at HKT 17:16
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