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A cluster of Influenza A cases in Siu Lam Hospital

tetano

tetano

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Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) spokesperson made the following announcement today (January 28):

Six female patients (aged 19 to 48) and three staff members in a female severe mentally handicapped ward had presented with fever and respiratory symptoms since January 16. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the concerned patients and their test results were positive to Influenza A. All patients have been transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment under isolation and are in stable condition.

For the three staff members, one has recovered and resumed duty while the other two are on sick leave.

Admission to and discharge from the ward have been suspended. Restricted visiting to the ward has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines.

All other patients in the ward concerned 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.


Source: HKSAR Government


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Re: A cluster of Influenza A cases in Siu Lam Hospital

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]

Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Siu Lam Hospital


The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the earlier announcement on a female severe mentally handicapped ward in which some patients had been confirmed with Influenza A, the spokesperson of Siu Lam Hospital (SLH) made the following update today (January 31):

One more 31-year-old female patient in the ward had presented with fever and respiratory symptoms.

Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient and the test results were positive for Influenza A.

The patient concerned has been transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment under isolation and is in stable condition.

Admission to and discharge from the ward have been suspended. Restricted visiting to the ward has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned 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/Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:48
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