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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (March 2):
Nine patients (aged 46 to 63) in a male ward for severe intellectual disability had presented with respiratory symptoms since February 27. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Influenza B. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
In addition, regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Norovirus in a male ward for severe intellectual disability, it is confirmed today that three more patients (aged 40 to 63) in the ward had presented with diarrhoea or vomiting symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
Admission to the wards has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the wards 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/Monday, March 2, 2015
Issued at HKT 19:30
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