Cluster of Influenza A cases in Kwai Chung Hospital
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The spokesman for the Kwai Chung Hospital (KCH) made the following announcement today (July 22):
Ten patients (aged 19 to 73) in a male ward of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit of the KCH have presented with symptoms of fever and cough since July 20. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patients and their test results were positive to Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission and visiting to the ward concerned have been suspended. Infection control measures have already been enhanced. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the conditions of the patients in the ward concerned.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Saturday, July 22, 2023
Issued at HKT 19:24
Issued at HKT 19:24
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