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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Human Metapneumovirus in a female forensic psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (March 6):
One more patient (aged 23) in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral test had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Human Metapneumovirus. The concerned patient is being treated under isolation in stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. Other patients in the ward 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/Sunday, March 6, 2016
Issued at HKT 13:59
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