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Regarding an earlier announcement on five patients and one staff member of a ward for the mentally handicapped in Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) who presented with fever and influenza-like illness, TMH announced the following updates today (October 18):
There is one more female patient (aged 58) in the ward presenting with fever and influenza like illness. She is now in stable condition and is being treated under isolation. Influenza A and B tests are negative for the patient.
Admission to the ward has been suspended while discharge from the ward remains normal. Limited visiting policy is imposed. Patients' relatives have been informed about the situation. Infection control measures of the ward concerned have been stepped up. All other patients and the staff in the ward are under close surveillance.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:07
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