The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Kwai Chung Hospital made the following announcement today (January 14):
Five patients (aged from 28 to 78) of a female psychiatric acute ward presented with respiratory symptoms since January 11. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and their test results were positive for Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Admission to the ward and visiting 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 cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
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