Update on cluster of Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases in Castle Peak Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding the announcement yesterday on a cluster of patients infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a male ward for intellectual disability, the spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following update today (June 23):

     One more 37-year-old patient and two staff members in the ward had presented with respiratory symptom. Appropriate viral test had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Respiratory Syncytial Virus. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation with stable condition. The two staff members have recovered and resumed duty.

     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 cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.