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Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: Cluster of Norovirus cases in female psychogeriatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital (12/23/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

A spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following announcement today (December 23):

Five patients (aged from 69 to 84) in a female psychogeriatric ward of CPH had presented with diarrhoea symptoms since December 20.

Appropriate tests had been arranged for the patients.

All test results of the five patients were positive to norovirus.

The patients are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition.

Admission to the ward has been suspended.

Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed.

Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up. 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.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: CHP investigating norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak (12/24/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (December 24) reminded people and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent gastroenteritis.

The appeal was made following CHP's investigation into a gastroenteritis outbreak affecting 17 residents and three staff members in a residential care home for the elderly in Sha Tin.

The affected group, two men and 18 women, had developed symptoms of gastroenteritis including diarrhoea and vomiting since December 18. Fourteen of them had sought medical treatment and two required hospitalisation. All those affected are in stable condition.

The stool samples of three affected people were tested positive for norovirus.

Officers of the CHP have visited the institution and provided health instructions to staff concerning proper disinfection, disposal of vomitus and faecal matter, as well as personal and food hygiene.

The CHP will closely monitor the institution and provide health advice when necessary.

A CHP spokesman said norovirus infection could be transmitted via contaminated food or water, contact with vomitus or faeces or any objects contaminated by the virus.

"Proper disposal of vomitus and faecal matter and adequate disinfection of the environment are very important in preventing and controlling the spread of the disease," he said.

To prevent the spread of viral gastroenteritis, the public should take the following precautions:
*wash hands thoroughly before handling food and eating and after using the toilet or handling vomitus or faecal matter;
*wear gloves when disposing of vomitus or faeces; and wash hands afterwards;
*clean and disinfect contaminated areas or items promptly and thoroughly with household bleach diluted at a ratio of 1:50 (by adding one part of household bleach to 49 parts of water);
*maintain good indoor ventilation;
*make sure that food, particularly seafood and shellfish, is cooked thoroughly.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: Cluster of Norovirus cases in male medical ward of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (12/24/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following announcement today (December 24):

A total of five patients (aged 61 to 88) of a male medical ward of QEH had presented with diarrhea symptoms since December 21. The test results of all the patients concerned were positive to Norovirus. They are being treated under isolation and all in stable condition.

Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed. Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up. All other patients in the ward are under close medical surveillance.

The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a female psychogeriatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) in which some patients had presented with diarrhea symptoms, the hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (December 24):

Two more patients (aged 68 and 79) in the ward had presented with diarrhea symptoms. Appropriate tests had been arranged for the patients. The test results of the two patients were positive to Norovirus. The patients are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition. Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed. Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up. 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.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: Update on cluster of Norovirus cases in female psychogeriatric ward of CPH (12/25/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a female psychogeriatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) in which some patients had presented with diarrhea symptoms, the hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (December 25):

Three more patients (aged 70-83) in the ward had presented with diarrhea symptoms. Appropriate tests had been arranged for the patients. The test results of the two patients were positive to Norovirus. The patients are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition. Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed. Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up. 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.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: Update on cluster of Norovirus cases in female psychogeriatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital (12/27/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a female psychogeriatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) in which some patients had presented with diarrhea symptoms, the hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (December 27):

Two more patients (aged 69 and 75) in the ward had presented with diarrhea symptoms. Appropriate tests had been arranged for the patients. The test results of one patient were positive to Norovirus. The patients are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition. Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed. Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up. 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.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: Update on cluster of Norovirus cases in male medical ward of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (12/28/09)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a male medical ward of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in which five patients had confirmed Norovirus infection, a hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (December 28):

Five more patients (aged 46-78) in the ward presented with diarrhoea symptoms. The test results of all the patients were positive to Norovirus. They are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition. Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed. Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up. All other patients in the ward are under close medical surveillance.

The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: CHP investigating norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks in elderly homes (12/28/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (December 28) reminded members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent gastroenteritis.

The appeal followed CHP's investigation into two gastroenteritis outbreaks affecting 54 residents and staff members of two elderly homes in Tuen Mun and Wong Tai Sin.

The first case, in Tuen Mun, involved 25 residents aged between 72 and 98 and four staff members aged between 52 and 59. They had developed symptoms of gastroenteritis, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since December 18. Three of them were hospitalised and are currently in stable condition. The stool samples of three affected people were tested positive for norovirus.

The second case, in Wong Tai Sin, affected 16 female residents aged between 76 and 97, and nine female staff aged between 35 and 54. They had developed symptoms of gastroenteritis, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since December 21. Two of them were hospitalised and are now in stable condition. The stool sample of one affected person was tested positive for norovirus.

Officers of the CHP have visited the institutions and provided health advice to staff concerning proper disinfection, disposal of vomitus and faecal matter, as well as personal and food hygiene.

The CHP will closely monitor the institutions and provide further health advice when necessary.

A CHP spokesman said norovirus infection could be transmitted via contaminated food or water, contact with vomitus or faeces or any objects contaminated by the virus.

"Proper disposal of vomitus and faecal matter and adequate disinfection of the environment are very important in preventing and controlling the spread of the disease," he said.

To prevent the spread of viral gastroenteritis, the public should take the following precautions:
*wash hands thoroughly before handling food and eating and after using the toilet or handling vomitus or faecal matter;
*wear gloves when disposing of vomitus or faeces; and wash hands afterwards;
*clean and disinfect contaminated areas or items promptly and thoroughly with household bleach diluted at a ratio of 1:50 (by adding one part of household bleach to 49 parts of water);
*maintain good indoor ventilation;
*make sure that food, particularly seafood and shellfish, is cooked thoroughly.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: Public reminded to prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection (12/29/09)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (December 29) reminded people to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent intestinal infection caused by E. Coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The appeal came after the confirmation by laboratory test today of a case involving a 2-year-old boy living in Kowloon City. This is the second case of E. Coli O157:H7 infection reported to the CHP this year.

CHP's investigation revealed that the child developed abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea on December 19 and was admitted to hospital the same day. He was discharged the next day and is now in stable condition. His stool specimen grew toxin-producing E. Coli O157:H7 bacteria and was also tested positive to Norovirus.

The child had no travel history during the incubation period. His household contacts did not show any symptoms of intestinal infection. CHP's investigation continues.

A CHP spokesman said that in general, E. coli O157:H7 could be contracted through consumption of undercooked contaminated food (especially minced beef and hamburgers, etc.) or contaminated water, or transmitted from person to person through the faecal-oral route.

"However, the bacteria can be killed at a cooking temperature of around 75 degrees Celsius for two to three minutes," he said.

"People are advised to cook food thoroughly. The core temperature of food should reach 75 degrees Celsius for two to three minutes."

"People should maintain good personal and environmental hygiene to avoid person-to-person transmission of the bacteria through faecal-oral route. They are advised to wash hands thoroughly particularly before handling food; before eating; after visiting toilet and after changing diapers for their babies," the spokesman said.

There was one case of E. coli 0157:H7 infection in 2007 and and two cases in 2008.

People may visit the CHP website http://www.chp.gov.hk to obtain more information on the disease.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak (10/28/09)

Hong Kong: TKO Press Release on GE Outbreak in a Male Ward (1/2/10)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH) made the following announcement today (January 2):

Six patients (aged from 50 to 91) in a male medical ward had presented with diarrhea or vomiting symptoms since December 26, 2009.

Appropriate tests had been arranged.

The test result of one patient was positive to Norovirus while the result of another patient was found negative. Test results of the rest are still pending.

The patients are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition.

Admission to the ward has been suspended.

Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed.

Infection control measures of the ward concerned have already been stepped up.

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.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s) (since 10/28/09 to date)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s) (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: CHP investigates norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks (1/4/10)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 4) reminded members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent gastroenteritis.

The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into gastroenteritis outbreaks affecting 62 residents and staff members of two elderly homes in Tai Po and Kowloon Tong.

The first case, in Tai Po, involved three men and 21 women aged between 75 and 98. They had developed symptoms of gastroenteritis including diarrhoea and vomiting since December 17, 2009. All of them sought medical treatment. Among them, eight required hospitalisation. All the affected persons are now in stable condition. The stool samples of four affected persons tested positive for norovirus.

The second case, in Kowloon Tong, involved 13 male and 21 female residents aged between 63 and 101, and four female staff. They had developed symptoms of gastroenteritis, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since December 28, 2009. Four of them required hospitalisation. All are now in stable condition. The stool samples of seven affected persons tested positive for norovirus.

Officers of the CHP have visited the institutions and provided health advice to the staff concerning proper disinfection, disposal of vomitus and faecal matter, as well as personal and food hygiene.

The CHP will closely monitor the situation and provide further health advice where necessary.

A CHP spokesman said norovirus infection could be transmitted via contaminated food or water, contact with vomitus or faeces or any objects contaminated by the virus.

"Proper disposal of vomitus and faecal matter and adequate disinfection of the environment are very important in preventing and controlling the spread of the disease," he said.

To prevent the spread of viral gastroenteritis, the public should take the following precautions:
* wash hands thoroughly before handling food and eating and after using the toilet or handling vomitus or faecal matter;
* wear gloves when disposing of vomitus or faeces, and wash hands afterwards;
* clean and disinfect contaminated areas or items promptly and thoroughly with household bleach diluted at a ratio of 1:50 (by adding one part of household bleach to 49 parts of water);
* maintain good indoor ventilation; and
* make sure that food, particularly seafood and shellfish, is cooked thoroughly.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s) (since 10/28/09 to date)

Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s) (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: Public reminded to maintain vigilance against gastroenteritis associated with norovirus (1/7/10)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (January 7) reminded members of the public and management of institutions to step up personal and environmental hygiene in the wake of recent outbreaks of gastroenteritis associated with norovirus in institutions.

A CHP spokesman said that in the past three months (October to December 2009), there were 78 confirmed norovirus outbreaks reported in institutions affecting a total of 908 persons.

The figures were higher than those reported in the corresponding periods of the past three years - 57 outbreaks in 2006, 22 in 2007 and 16 in 2008.

Various sentinel surveillance systems have also recorded recent increases in vomiting and diarrhoea.

Moreover, the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Service Branch has detected a new recombinant 2006-2008 strain of norovirus, which has also been detected in other countries in 2009.

However, there is so far no evidence that these genetic changes are associated with more severe illness.

Norovirus is known to undergo genetic changes from time to time, at about two to three year intervals.

In Hong Kong, new strains of norovirus were also detected in 2002, 2004 and 2006.

The spokesman said, "Gastroenteritis caused by norovirus is commonly found in Hong Kong all year round although it is more active in the winter months. Norovirus infection can be transmitted via food or water contaminated with the virus, or contact with vomitus or faeces or any objects contaminated by the virus. The symptoms are usually self-limiting and patients usually recover within three days."

The CHP issued letters to healthcare professionals and various institutions in November last year to alert them to the seasonal rise in norovirus activities and to provide health advice.

"Proper management and adequate disinfection of vomitus and faecal matter is of crucial importance in preventing and controlling the spread of the disease," the spokesman added.

To prevent the spread of viral gastroenteritis, the public should take the following precautions:
- wash hands thoroughly before handling food and eating and after using the toilet or handling vomitus or faeces matter;
- wear gloves when disposing of vomitus and faeces and wash hands afterwards;
- clean and disinfect contaminated areas or items promptly and thoroughly with household bleach diluted at a ratio of 1:50 (by adding 1 part household bleach to 49 parts water);
- maintain good indoor ventilation;
- make sure that food, particularly seafood and shellfish, is cooked thoroughly.

Members of the public can obtain more information on the prevention of viral gastroenteritis from the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Unit hotline, 2833 0111.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: CHP investigating a norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak (1/8/10)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 8) reminded members of the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent gastroenteritis.

The appeal followed CHP's investigation into a gastroenteritis outbreak affecting 42 people.

The affected group, eight males and 34 females aged from 70 to 95, developed gastroenteritis symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain after attending a banquet at a restaurant in Tseung Kwan O on December 29, 2009.

The stool samples of three affected persons tested positive for norovirus.

Six of the affected persons were hospitalised and were discharged after treatment. They are in stable condition. Investigation continues.

To prevent gastroenteritis, members of the public are advised to:

* Ensure proper personal hygiene;
* Wash hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet or handling vomitus or faecal matter;
* Avoid food that is not thoroughly cooked.

Members of the public can obtain more information on the prevention of gastroenteritis from CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Unit hotline, 2833 0111.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: CHP investigating norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in elderly home (1/8/10)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 8) reminded members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent gastroenteritis.

The appeal followed the CHP's investigation into a gastroenteritis outbreak affecting 16 residents and five staff members of an elderly home in Southern District.

A total of four males and 17 females aged between 30 and 97 were affected. They have developed symptoms of gastroenteritis, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since December 31. Among them, two residents required hospitalisation; all the affected are currently in stable condition.

The stool sample of one hospitalised resident tested positive for norovirus.

Officers of the CHP have visited the institution and provided health advice to staff concerning proper disinfection, disposal of vomitus and faecal matter, as well as personal and food hygiene.

A CHP spokesman said norovirus infection could be transmitted via contaminated food or water, contact with vomitus or faeces or any objects contaminated by the virus.

"Proper disposal of vomitus and faecal matter and adequate disinfection of the environment are very important in preventing and controlling the spread of the disease," he said.

To prevent the spread of viral gastroenteritis, the public should take the following precautions:

* wash hands thoroughly before handling food and eating and after using the toilet or handling vomitus or faecal matter;
* wear gloves when disposing of vomitus or faeces, and wash hands afterwards;
* clean and disinfect contaminated areas or items promptly and thoroughly with household bleach diluted at a ratio of 1:50 (by adding one part household bleach to 49 parts water);
* maintain good indoor ventilation;
* make sure that food, particularly seafood and shellfish, is cooked thoroughly.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: Cluster of Norovirus cases in pulmonary ward of Haven of Hope Hospital (1/8/10)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Haven of Hope Hospital spokesperson announced today (January 8) that a total of five patients (one male and four female, aged 48 to 88) of a pulmonary ward have presented with diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms since January 5.

The test results of three patients were positive to Norovirus.

All patients concerned are being treated under isolation and in stable condition.

Infection control measures of the ward concerned have been enhanced, thorough cleansing and disinfection have been carried out.

There will be no admission to and discharge from the concerned ward for the time being, visiting is also suspended.

All other patients in the ward are under close medical surveillance.

The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
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Hong Kong: CHP investigating acute gastroenteritis outbreak at kindergarten (1/11/10)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 11) reminded members of the public and management of institutions to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent gastroenteritis.

The appeal was made following the CHP's investigation into an acute gastroenteritis outbreak in a kindergarten in Tsuen Wan.

The affected, 11 male and 10 female, comprised 19 students aged from three to five and two staff members. They had developed symptoms of gastroenteritis, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since January 8. One of the affected persons required hospitalisation. All of the affected are in stable condition.

Officers of the CHP have visited the kindergarten and provided health advice to the staff concerning proper disinfection, disposal of vomitus and faecal matter, as well as personal and environmental hygiene. Investigation continues.

The CHP will closely monitor the kindergarten for further cases and provide health advice when necessary.

To prevent gastroenteritis, members of the public are advised to:

* Ensure proper personal hygiene;
* Wash hands thoroughly before handling food and eating, and after using the toilet;
* Wear gloves when disposing of vomitus or faeces, and wash hands afterwards;
* Clean and disinfect contaminated areas or items promptly and thoroughly with household bleach diluted at a ratio of 1:50 (by adding one part household bleach to 49 parts water);
* Maintain good indoor ventilation; and
* Avoid food that is not thoroughly cooked.

Members of the public can obtain more information on the prevention of gastroenteritis from the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Unit hotline, 2833 0111.
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Hong Kong: Cluster of Norovirus cases in a rehabilitation male ward of Tuen Mun Hospital (1/12/10)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (January 12):

Since January 9, a total of four patients (aged from 71 to 88) and a staff member of a rehabilitation male ward of TMH had presented with diarrhea symptoms.

Appropriate tests had been arranged for the patients.

Results for three patients were positive to Norovirus.

One of the confirmed patients (aged 88) succumbed on 10 January due to his underlying disease.

All the remaining patients are being treated under isolation and in stable condition, while the staff concerned is on sick leave. Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visiting to and discharge from the ward is imposed.Infection control measures of the ward have already been stepped up.

All other patients in the ward are under close medical surveillance.

The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: Update on Norovirus cases in pulmonary ward of Haven of Hope Hospital (1/12/10)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a pulmonary ward of Haven of Hope Hospital (HHH) in which some patients had been confirmed with Noroviral infection, the hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (January 12):

Three more patients (two males and one female, aged 84 to 94) had presented with diarrhea symptoms. Appropriate tests had been arranged and the test results of the patients were positive to Norovirus. They are being treated under isolation and all in stable condition. There will be no admission to and discharge from the concerned ward for the time being, visiting is also suspended.

Infection control measures of the ward have already been stepped up, thorough cleansing and disinfection have been carried out. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.

The cases have been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: Update on Norovirus cases in a rehabilitation male ward of Tuen Mun Hospital (1/13/10)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a male rehabilitation ward of Tuen Mun Hospital in which some patients had been confirmed with Noroviral infection, the hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (January 13):

Three more patients (aged from 56 to 74) in the ward presented with diarrhoea symptoms. Appropriate tests were arranged and the test results of the patients were positive for Norovirus. They are being treated under isolation and all are in stable condition. Admission to the ward has been suspended. Restricted visits to and discharge from the ward has been imposed. Infection control measures in the ward have already been stepped up. 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 follow up.
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Re: Hong Kong: CHP investigating noroviral gastroenteritis outbreak(s), with new 2006-08 recombinant strain detection (since 10/28/09 to date)

Hong Kong: Update on Norovirus cases in a male rehabilitation ward of Tuen Mun Hospital (1/14/10)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a male rehabilitation ward of Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) in which some patients had been confirmed with Noroviral infection, the hospital spokesperson announced the following update today (January 14):

One more 80-year-old patient in the ward has presented with diarrhoea symptoms.

Appropriate tests were arranged and the test result was positive for Norovirus.

He is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.

Admission to the ward has been suspended.

Restricted visits to and discharge from the ward are imposed.

Infection control measures at the ward have already been stepped up.

All other patients in the ward are under close monitoring.

The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
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