The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Kowloon Hospital (KH) made the following announcement today (Sep 18):

     Six patients (aged 23 to 55) in a male psychiatric ward have presented with symptoms of fever or respiratory symptoms since September 15. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients, and their test results were positive for Influenza A. Two patients are currently hospitalised at Queen Elizabeth Hospital for other medical needs, and the remaining four patients are being treated in isolation in KH. All patients are in stable condition.
 
     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
 
     The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

Ends/Thursday, September 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:10

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