Clusters of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales cases in Princess Margaret Hospital
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The spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) made the following announcement today (July 15):
Five male patients (aged 65 to 90) of a medicine and geriatrics ward in PMH have been confirmed as carriers of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae upon testing since July 7. All patients are being treated in isolation. One of the patients has symptoms of infections and in critical condition due to his underlying disease. Two of the other four asymptomatic patients are in stable condition, while the remaining two are in serious condition.
The hospital will continue the contact tracing investigation of close contacts of the patients in accordance with the prevailing guidelines. A series of enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted:
- thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
- enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures; and
- application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients.
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/Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:35
Issued at HKT 18:35
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