Cluster of COVID-19 cases in Kowloon Hospital
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The spokesperson for Kowloon Hospital (KH) made the following announcement today (November 27):
Fourteen patients (aged 23 to 55) in a male psychiatric ward of KH have been presenting with fever or respiratory symptoms and have tested positive for COVID-19 since November 23, 2023. All patients are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition, and one patient was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Admission and visiting arrangements for the ward have been suspended. Thorough cleaning and disinfection measures have been conducted in the ward. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to established guidelines.
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 follow-up.
Ends/Monday, November 27, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:45
Issued at HKT 17:45
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