Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Kwai Chung Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a male ward of psychiatric intensive care unit, the spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following update today (July 31):
One more 62-year-old patient in the ward presented with symptoms of fever. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient and the test result was positive for Influenza A. The patient concerned is being treated in isolation and is in stable condition.
Admission and visits to the ward concerned have been suspended. Infection control measures have already been enhanced according to established guidelines. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the conditions of the patients in the ward concerned.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, July 31, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:30
Issued at HKT 15:30
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