Cluster of norovirus cases in Hong Kong Children's Hospital
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The spokesperson for Hong Kong Children's Hospital made the following announcement today (July 11):
Three male patients (aged 3 to 9 years old) in a paediatric ward presented with symptoms of diarrhoea since June 30. Appropriate tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for norovirus. They are now being treated in isolation and are in stable condition.
Infection control measures have been stepped up according to the established guidelines, including a thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned, stringent contact precautions, and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the other patients in the ward. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up.
Ends/Monday, July 11, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:55
Issued at HKT 18:55
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