Cluster of COVID-19 cases in Tai Po Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tai Po Hospital made the following announcement today (April 27):
Fourteen patients (aged 40 to 90) in a male infirmary ward of Tai Po Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19 since April 22. Ten of them are symptomatic while the other four are asymptomatic. One patient was transferred to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and all patients are being treated under isolation with stable condition. Admission and visiting arrangements for the ward concerned have been suspended. Thorough cleaning and disinfection have been conducted in the ward concerned, while infection control measures have been enhanced.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the patients. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, April 27, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:55
Issued at HKT 18:55
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