Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in North District Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) cases, the spokesperson for North District Hospital (NDH) made the following update today (May 2):
Following a contact tracing investigation, one more patient, a 75-year-old male patient in the convalescent and rehabilitation mixed ward of NDH, was found to be VRE carrier, while not having signs of infection. The patient is currently being treated in isolation and is in stable condition.
The hospital will continue the contact tracing investigation of close contacts of the patients in accordance with the prevailing guidelines. 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/Saturday, May 2, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:12
Issued at HKT 18:12
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