Cluster of Rotavirus cases in Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital made the following announcement today (December 1):
Three male babies (aged 5 months to 22 months) in a paediatric ward presented with diarrhoea or vomiting symptoms since November 26. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Rotavirus. All babies are being treated under isolation. One of them is in a serious condition due to underlying diseases, while the others are in a stable condition.
The hospital has already stepped up infection control measures according to established guidelines and reported the cases to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow up. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Ends/Thursday, December 1, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:12
Issued at HKT 19:12
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