Update on cluster of Rhinovirus/Enterovirus cases in Tuen Mun Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients with Rhinovirus/Enterovirus in a paediatrics and adolescent ward, the spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) gave the following update today (October 26):

     One more patient, a 11-month-old male, in the ward concerned presented with respiratory symptoms since October 24. Appropriate testing was arranged for him and his test result was positive for Rhinovirus/Enterovirus. He is now being treated under isolation and in stable condition.

     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the wards 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.