Cluster of Influenza A cases in Cheshire Home, Chung Hom Kok

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of the Cheshire Home, Chung Hom Kok made the following announcement today (September 5):

     Ten patients (aged 52 to 92) and two staff members in a male infirmary ward have presented with fever and respiratory symptoms since August 28. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients and their test results were positive to Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.

     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the concerned 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.