Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Kwai Chung Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a female psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following update today (July 6):

     One more patient aged 57 in the ward had presented with respiratory symptom. An appropriate viral test had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Influenza A. Treatment is being given to the concerned patient who is in stable condition.

     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.