Update on cluster of Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a female ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital gave the following update today (August 21):
One more 37-year-old patient in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient. The patient is being treated under isolation with stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients 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 necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, August 21, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:45
Issued at HKT 15:45
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