The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesman for Haven of Hope Hospital made the following announcement today (July 15):
Five male patients (aged between 74 and 89) in a medical ward of Haven of Hope Hospital have been presenting with fever and have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 9. All patients are being treated in cohort isolation and are in stable condition.
Moreover, two staff members in the ward had the onset of fever or respiratory symptoms on July 10 and 12. Both tested positive for COVID-19 with stable condition.
Thorough cleaning and disinfection measures have been conducted in the ward. Infection control measures have been stepped up according to established guidelines.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the patients. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up.
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