Cluster of Rhinovirus cases at Siu Lam Hospital
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The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (August 24):
Four patients (aged 19 to 63) and a staff member in a male ward for severe intellectual disability have presented with respiratory symptoms since August 20. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Rhinovirus. The patients concerned are being treated in isolation and are in a stable condition. The staff member is currently on leave.
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. All other patients 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 necessary follow-up.
Ends/Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:24
Issued at HKT 17:24
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