Hong Kong, Cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital (March 12 2013)

[Giuseppe]

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]

Cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital


The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following announcement today (March 12):

Three patients (aged 23 to 41) and two staff members in a male rehabilitation ward had presented with respiratory symptoms since March 5.

Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patients and the test results of two patients were positive for Influenza A.

The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.

For the two staff members, one has recovered and resumed duty while the other is on sick leave.

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 concerned 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.


Ends/Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:23
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[Giuseppe]

Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital (March 12 2013)

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]

Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital


The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following announcement today (March 14):

A total of nine patients (aged 30 to 57) and one staff member in two male forensic wards had presented with respiratory symptoms since March 10 and 11.

Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and the test results for eight patients were positive for Influenza A.

The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition. The staff member is currently on sick leave.

Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients confirmed with Influenza A in a male rehabilitation ward, one more 50-year-old patient in the ward has tested positive for Influenza A today. The patient is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.

Admission to the wards concerned 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 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.


Ends/Thursday, March 14, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:01
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[Giuseppe]

Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital (March 12 2013)

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]

Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital


The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the recent confirmation of a cluster of patients with Influenza A infection in a male forensic ward, the spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following update today (March 15):

One more 52-year-old patient in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms.

Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patient and the test result was positive for Influenza A.

The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in 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 concerned 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.


Ends/Friday, March 15, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:18
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[Giuseppe]

Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital (March 12 2013)

[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK). Edited.]

Update on cluster of Influenza A cases in Castle Peak Hospital


The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding the recent confirmation of a cluster of patients with Influenza A infection in a male forensic ward, the spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following update today (March 16):

One more 41-year-old patient in the ward had presented with respiratory symptoms.

Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Influenza A.

The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in 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 concerned 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.

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