Cluster of Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
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The spokesman for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following announcement today (October 30):
Three patients (aged 61 to 76) in a male psychogeriatric ward have presented with respiratory symptoms since October 23. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patients concerned and their test results were positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. The patients concerned are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition.
Limited admission to the ward 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/Monday, October 30, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:00
Issued at HKT 18:00
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