The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH) made the following announcement today (April 16):

     Four male patients (aged 68 to 97) in a surgical ward at KWH have been confirmed as carriers of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae upon testing since March 26. One patient has symptoms of infections and is currently receiving treatment in stable condition. The other three asymptomatic patients are in stable condition, while one of them has already been discharged.

     The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
 

1. enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
2. continuing application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
3. enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the environment and facilities of the ward.

     The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation in 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/Thursday, April 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:32

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