Update on cluster of respiratory infection cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients who presented with respiratory symptoms in a female ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital gave the following update today (April 3):
Two more patients (aged 29 and 33) and a staff member in the ward have presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients. The patients concerned are being treated under 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 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, April 3, 2019
Issued at HKT 15:08
Issued at HKT 15:08
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