Update on cluster of COVID-19 cases in Kowloon Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with COVID-19 in a male psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Kowloon Hospital made the following update today (December 1):
Following a contact tracing investigation, two more male patients (aged 39 and 47) in the ward have presented with fever symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. The patients concerned are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission to the ward and visiting arrangements have been suspended. 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/Friday, December 1, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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