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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tai Po Hospital (TPH) made the following announcement today (June 2):
Five patients (aged 16 to 33) of a male psychiatric ward of the TPH have presented with upper respiratory symptoms since May 22. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results of two were positive for Adenovirus, while the results of the other three are pending. The patients are being treated under isolation with stable condition.
Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward concerned have been imposed. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to the established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned 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/Thursday, June 2, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:14
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