Update on cluster of COVID-19 cases in Ruttonjee Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with COVID-19 in a geriatric infirmary ward, the spokesperson for Ruttonjee Hospital made the following update today (July 10):
Two more patients (women aged 66 and 76) in the ward have presented with fever. Appropriate tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for COVID-19. The patients concerned are currently being treated in cohort isolation and all are in stable condition.
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/Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:35
Issued at HKT 18:35
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