Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in North District Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) carrier cases, the spokesperson for North District Hospital gave the following update today (August 8):
In accordance with the prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing. Two more male patients in the orthopaedics and traumatology ward aged 85 and 62 were confirmed as VRE carriers. One of the patients was discharged while the other one was transferred to Tai Po Hospital earlier. He does not have clinical symptoms and is now being treated under isolation in stable condition.
The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
- Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
- Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the wards concerned.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the ward and the patients. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, August 8, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:25
Issued at HKT 19:25
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