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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) issued the following announcement today (October 27):
Thirteen patients (aged 28 to 61) of a male ward in SLH have presented with fever and flu symptoms since October 24. Viral tests were arranged for them and all were subsequently confirmed with Human Swine Influenza. All the patients are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Infection control measures of the concerned ward have already been stepped up. Admission to and discharge from the ward have been suspended, while restricted visiting policy has been implemented. Patients' relatives have been informed about the situation. All other patients and the staff 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 follow up.
Ends/Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:24
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