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The spokesperson of Kowloon Hospital made the following announcement today (November 22):
Since November 17, nine male patients (aged 22 to 62) of a psychiatric ward in Kowloon Hospital had presented with vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms. Among them, three were tested to be positive to Norovirus. All the patients are being treated under isolation and in stable condition.
Infection control measures in the ward concerned have already been enhanced. There will be no admission to and discharge from the ward for the time being. Visiting to the isolated cubicle in the ward is also suspended. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Issued at HKT 19:08
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