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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Tuen Mun Hospital made the following announcement today (June 13):
A total of five female patients (aged 75 to 94) of a Medicine and Geriatric ward have presented with diarrhoea since May 28. Appropriate tests were arranged and all patients tested positive for Clostridium Difficile toxin. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.
Infection control measures have been stepped up according to established guidelines. Restricted visiting to the ward has been imposed. All 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.
Ends/Thursday, June 13, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:22
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