Update on cluster of Influenza A (H1) cases in Castle Peak Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A (H1) in a female forensic psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (January 15):

     One more patient (age 49) in the ward has presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral test were arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Influenza A (H1). The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in a stable condition.

     Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. 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.