Update on cluster of Candida auris cases found in United Christian Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on Candida auris cases, the spokesperson for United Christian Hospital (UCH) gave the following update today (July 9):
Following a contact tracing investigation, the hospital has identified five more male patients, aged 73 to 83, from the same medical ward as carriers of Candida auris. Four patients have been transferred to Haven of Hope Hospital for isolation treatment earlier, while the remaining patient is hospitalised in UCH for isolation treatment. All patients have no signs of infection and are in stable condition.
The hospital will continue the contact tracing investigation in accordance with the prevailing guidelines. A series of enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted to prevent the spread of Candida auris:
- thorough cleaning and disinfection of the wards concerned;
- enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures; and
- application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff, patients and visitors.
The UCH has reported the cases to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up and will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Ends/Thursday, July 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:45
Issued at HKT 19:45
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