Cluster of Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases in Princess Margaret Hospital
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The spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital made the following announcement today (April 20):
Three male patients (aged 61 to 89) in a Medicine and Geriatrics ward have been presenting with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms since April 13. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients concerned and their test results were positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Two of the patients are being treated in isolation and are in a stable condition, while one patient had passed away due to his underlying medical conditions.
Enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted according to prevailing guidelines. Droplet and contact precautions, hand hygiene, and cleaning and disinfection of the environment and equipment have also been strengthened.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation in the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, April 20, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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