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The spokesperson of Tung Wah Eastern Hospital made the following announcement today (11 July 2006):
Four female patients (aged 71 to 88) of a geriatric ward have presented with vomiting, diarrhoea or fever symptoms since 10 July. The patients are in stable condition and being treated under isolation. Hospital has arranged appropriate tests for the concerned patients. The test results are pending.
Admission and visiting to the ward has been suspended. Infection control measures have also been stepped up. All patients are under close surveillance.
TWEH Infection Control Team has reported the cases to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection.
Ends/Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Issued at HKT 20:12
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