The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with COVID-19 in a male psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following update today (January 22):
Following a contact tracing investigation, one more patient in the ward, a 40-year-old male, tested positive for COVID-19. The patient concerned is being treated in isolation and is 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.
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