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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following announcement today (December 28):
Six patients (aged 40 to 65) in a female long-stay ward had presented with respiratory symptoms since December 22. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients and four of them tested positive for Parainfluenza Virus Type 4. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are 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 cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Friday, December 28, 2012
Issued at HKT 18:25
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