Cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae cases at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
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The spokesperson for Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (AHNH) made the following announcement today (December 12):
Three patients (aged 63 to 70) in a medical ward of AHNH have been confirmed as carriers of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae since December 10. They are being treated under isolation with 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 of staff and patients; and
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection for 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/Monday, December 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:21
Issued at HKT 18:21
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