Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Siu Lam Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a male ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following update today (April 13):
One more patient aged 54 and two staff members in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient and the test results were positive for Influenza A. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in a critical condition due to his underlying disease. The two staff members are currently on leave.
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 cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Thursday, April 13, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:30
Issued at HKT 18:30
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