Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) carriers in the Renal Unit, the spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following update today (September 26):
In accordance with the prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital has performed contact tracing and one more 22-year-old male patient was confirmed as a VRE carrier without clinical symptoms. The patient is still hospitalised under isolation with medical surveillance and is in a stable condition.
The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation on the ward. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, September 26, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:50
Issued at HKT 17:50
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