Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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As at noon today (January 19), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 11 patients in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria.
Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are 16 patients still under isolation. 14 patients are in stable condition, while two patients in North District Hospital are still in critical condition and serious condition respectively due to their underlying disease.
There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.
| Hospital | Age | Gender | |
| 1. | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 39 | M |
| 2. | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 60 | M |
| 3. | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 62 | F |
| 4. | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 59 | M |
| 5. | Yan Chai Hospital | 46 | F |
| 6. | United Christian Hospital | 80 | M |
| 7. | Caritas Medical Centre | 3 | F |
| 8. | Princess Margaret Hospital | 3 | M |
| 9. | Tuen Mun Hospital | 58 | F |
| 10. | North District Hospital | 87 | M |
| 11. | Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital | 4 | F |
The spokesperson for Hospital Authority (HA) reminded that restricted visiting arrangements are now imposed in all public hospitals. "Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting patients in ward if they have fever, or have close contact with patients with respiratory symptoms in countries/areas with possible transmission of novel coronavirus infection."
Visitors of public hospitals are also required to wear masks in all clinical areas and to wash hands before and after visiting hospitals.
The HA will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Sunday, January 19, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:42
Issued at HKT 15:42
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