Cluster of scabies infection cases at TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) Wong Tai Sin Hospital made the following announcement today (February 24):
Two male patients and two female patients (aged 46 to 87) in a mixed gender infirmary and convalescence ward have presented with symptoms of skin infection since January 16. The patients were diagnosed as having scabies infestation. The patients are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the concerned ward are under close surveillance. Under the activation of the Emergency Response Level, visiting arrangement will continue to be suspended.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Monday, February 24, 2020
Issued at HKT 21:46
Issued at HKT 21:46
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