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Five male patients (aged 78 to 90) of a geriatric and rehabilitation ward have presented with diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms since January 18, a spokesperson for the Haven of Hope Hospital said today (January 22). Four patients tested positive to Norovirus, while one was negative. All patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
Infection control measures on the ward concerned have been enhanced, with thorough cleaning and disinfection being carried out on the ward. There will be no admission to and discharge from the concerned ward for the time-being. Visiting is also suspended. All other patients in the concerned ward are under close medical surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, January 22, 2007
Issued at HKT 18:58
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