The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (AHNH) made the following announcement today (January 3):
Six patients (aged 45 to 70) in a male medical ward have presented with respiratory symptoms since December 24, 2018. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive to Influenza A. The patients are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
Enhanced infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. 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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