Cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in North District Hospital
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The spokesperson for North District Hospital (NDH) made the following announcement today (April 30):
A 79-year-old male patient in a convalescent and rehabilitation mixed ward of NDH was confirmed to be infected with Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) on April 28. In accordance with prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital has conducted contact tracing. Three more male patients and one female patient (aged from 74 to 94) were found to be VRE carriers. All patients have no signs of infection. A 94-year-old female passed away due to her underlying illness. The remaining four male patients are in stable condition, and are currently being treated in isolation in NDH.
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 applying 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/Thursday, April 30, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:20
Issued at HKT 19:20
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