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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (September 11):
Three patients (aged from 77 to 92) in a male medical convalescence ward have presented with diarrhea symptoms since September 9. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients. Two patients confirmed positive to Norovirus, while results for the third patient are pending. The patients are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
All admissions to the ward have been suspended. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to prevailing guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:31
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