The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) confirmed cases, the spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital made the following update today (August 27):
 
     Following a contact tracing investigation, one more patient, a 79-year-old male in the surgical ward, was identified as a carrier of VRE without signs of infection. The patient has been discharged earlier.
 
     The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health for necessary follow-up.

Ends/Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Issued at HKT 17:15

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