Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a male ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital gave the following update today (April 14):
Two more patients (aged 69 and 71) in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results were positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
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/Friday, April 14, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:04
Issued at HKT 17:04
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