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Cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae cases at Tuen Mun Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (September 10):
 
     Three male patients (aged 64 to 84) in a medical and geriatrics ward of TMH have been confirmed as carriers of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae since September 4. They are being treated under isolation and in stable condition.
 
     The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
 
  1. Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
  2. Continuing to apply stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
  3. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection for the environment and facilities of the ward.
 
     The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation in the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
 
Ends/Friday, September 10, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:52
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