Cluster of Influenza A cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a male ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesman for Siu Lam Hospital made the following update today (April 8):
Six more patients (aged 48 to 71) in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patients and the test results were positive to Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Saturday, April 8, 2023
Issued at HKT 13:20
Issued at HKT 13:20
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