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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the announcement earlier on a cluster of patients in a female forensic ward confirmed with Influenza A, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (June 20):
One more 53-year-old patient in the ward has presented with flu symptoms. Appropriate viral tests have been arranged for the patient and the test results were positive for Influenza A. The patient is being treated under isolation and is in a stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:49
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