Update on cluster of COVID-19 cases in Kwai Chung Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with COVID-19 in a post-admission ward, the spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following update today (September 10):
Following a contact tracing investigation, three more female patients (aged 50 to 62) in the ward have presented with fever symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. The patients concerned are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission to the ward and visiting arrangements have been suspended. 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/Sunday, September 10, 2023
Issued at HKT 16:49
Issued at HKT 16:49
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