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Regarding the 10 patients (aged 29 to 58) of a female ward in Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) who presented with fever and respiratory symptoms, SLH gave the following update today (May 18):
Today there are two more patients (aged 20 and 40) in the ward presenting with fever and upper respiratory infection symptoms. The patients have been transferred to the isolation ward of Tuen Mun Hospital for further management. Their conditions are stable.
Infection control measures on the ward concerned have been stepped up. Admission to, and discharge from, the ward have been suspended, while the visiting policy is unchanged. Patients' relatives have been informed about the situation. All other patients and staff 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 follow up.
Ends/Thursday, May 18, 2006
Issued at HKT 19:19
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