Update on cluster of respiratory infection cases in Siu Lam Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients who presented with respiratory symptoms in a female ward for severe intellectual disability, the spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital gave the following update today (April 4):
 
     One more 26-year-old patient in the ward presented with respiratory symptoms. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation with 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.