Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in Kwong Wah Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) carrier cases, the spokesperson for Kwong Wah Hospital gave the following update today (June 9):
In accordance with the prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing. One more male surgical in-patient (aged 74) was confirmed as a VRE carrier. The patient is still hospitalised in stable condition.
The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
- Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients;
- Enhanced attention to contamination-prone procedures; and
- Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the ward and the patients. The case concerned has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, June 9, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:40
Issued at HKT 19:40
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