Cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in Tseung Kwan O Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH) made the following announcement today (November 10):
A 76-year-old male patient in a surgical ward of TKOH was confirmed to be infected with Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) on November 3. In accordance with prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital has conducted contact tracing. Four more male patients (aged from 58 to 71) were found to be VRE carriers. All patients have no signs of infection and are in stable condition. Three of the patients are currently being treated in isolation in TKOH; the other two patients have already been discharged.
The following enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted in the ward concerned:
- isolation of VRE cases and application of stringent contact precautions;
- enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfection; and
- enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients.
The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, November 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:18
Issued at HKT 18:18
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