Cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae cases at Tuen Mun Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (June 29):
Four patients (aged 53 to 76) in a medicine and geriatrics ward of TMH have been confirmed as carriers of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae since June 25. They are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
- Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
- Continuing to apply stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
- 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/Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:57
Issued at HKT 18:57
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