Cluster of Influenza A cases in United Christian Hospital
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The spokesperson for United Christian Hospital (UCH) made the following announcement today (November 24):
Three patients (aged 12 to 15) in a paediatrics and adolescent ward presented with fever or respiratory symptoms since November 17. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients, and their test results were positive for Influenza A. Among the three patients, two were in serious condition earlier. The Centre for Health Protection has already announced that. The three patients have already been discharged.
The hospital will continue the contact tracing investigation in accordance with the prevailing guidelines. The following infection control measures have already been stepped up:
- thorough cleaning and disinfection of the wards concerned;
- enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
- application of stringent droplet and contact precautions.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the condition of the patients in the concerned ward. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, November 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:05
Issued at HKT 20:05
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