Cluster of COVID-19 cases in Haven of Hope Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Haven of Hope Hospital (HHH) made the following announcement today (August 20):
      
     Eight male patients (aged between 55 and 92) in an infirmary ward of HHH have been presenting with fever or respiratory symptoms and have tested positive for COVID-19 since August 6. All the patients are being treated under cohort isolation and are in stable condition. Moreover, five staff members in the ward who had respiratory symptoms since August 15, and tested positive for COVID-19, are in stable condition.
      
     Admission to the ward has been suspended since August 17, and restricted visiting has been imposed. 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.