Update on cluster of respiratory infection cases in Castle Peak Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients presented with respiratory symptoms in a male forensic psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital gave the following update today (June 27):
Two more patients (aged 19 and 68) in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
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 27, 2019
Issued at HKT 15:12
Issued at HKT 15:12
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