Cluster of COVID-19 cases in United Christian Hospital
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The spokesperson for United Christian Hospital (UCH) made the following announcement on a cluster of COVID-19 cases today (July 29):
An 81-year-old female patient admitted to a psychiatric ward of UCH tested positive for COVID-19 on July 26. The hospital tested patients from the same ward in accordance with prevailing guidelines, and identified nine more female patients (aged 31 to 77) who tested positive for COVID-19. All patients are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition with mild symptoms.
A series of enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted in the ward concerned:
1. Admissions have been suspended;
2. Ward group activities are suspended and patients are under medical surveillance;
3. Ward cleaning and disinfection of the environment have been enhanced, and dedicated medical equipment has been assigned for patients to prevent the spread of the virus; and
4. Application of stringent droplet and contact precautions, and enhanced hand hygiene for staff, patients and visitors have been enacted.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the patients. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up.
Ends/Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:36
Issued at HKT 20:36
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