The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital made the following announcement today (July 17):
 
     Three patients (aged 27 to 89) of an orthopaedic male ward have been confirmed as having Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter since July 12. They are still hospitalised under medical surveillance and isolation in stable condition.
 
     The following enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted:
 

1. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
2. Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene;
3. Enhanced environmental sampling for monitoring; and
4. Enhanced attention to contamination-prone procedures.

 
     The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the ward.

Ends/Monday, July 17, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:35

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