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September 13, 2006
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9 Prince of Wales hospital patients get flu
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Hospital Authority
Two women Prince of Wales Hospital patients, aged 77 and 82, have come down with upper respiratory infection symptoms and fever. Nine people from their ward have tested positive for influenza A.
Since September 7, four patients and seven staff have been ill. They are being treated in isolation and are stable, while the staff members are on sick leave.
Four patients and five staff have tested positive for influenza A and are under observation.
The cases have been reported to the Centre for Health Protection.
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| September 12, 2006 | | Health | Hospital patients, staff fall ill
| Two women patients, aged 26 and 75, and seven staff of a Prince of Wales Hospital ward have come down with upper respiratory infection symptoms and fever. Five have tested positive for influenza A.
They are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition. The seven staff are on sick leave.
All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance. Infection control measures have been enhanced. No admission or visits to the ward are allowed and thorough disinfection has been conducted.
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The cases have been reported to the Centre for Health Protection for follow up action.
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Prince of Wales Hospital fever cases
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************************************ A Prince of Wales Hospital spokesperson announced today (September 12) that since September 7, two female patients (aged 26 and 75) and seven staff members of a medical ward had presented with upper respiratory infection symptoms and fever. The patients are being treated under isolation and are clinically stable. The staff members are now on sick leave. Influenza A tests are positive for one patient and four staff members; all H5N1 test results are negative, thus ruling out the possibility of avian flu. The hospital will closely monitor their condition.
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All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance and there will be no admission and visiting to the ward. Infection control measures have already been enhanced. Thorough cleaning and disinfection have been carried out in the ward.
The cases have been reported to the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:51
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200609/12/P200609120232.htm
Prince of Wales Hospital updates on fever cases
*********************************************** Regarding a medical ward in Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) in which there were several patients and staff members presented with respiratory infection symptoms and fever earlier, the hospital announced the following updates today (September 14):
One more female patient (aged 78) and one more staff member of the same ward presented with respiratory infection symptoms. Since September 7, five patients and eight staff members of the medical ward presented with respiratory infection symptoms and fever. The patients are being treated under isolation and clinically stable. Five staff members are now on sick leave and the other three staff members recovered and resume duty. Influenza A tests are positive for five patients and six staff members; all H5N1 test results are negative, thus ruling out the possibility of avian flu. The hospital will closely monitor their condition.
All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance and there will be no admission and visiting to the ward. Infection control measures have already been enhanced. Thorough cleansing and disinfection have been carried out in the ward.
The cases have been reported to the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Thursday, September 14, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:49
This report caught my attention. On the source site there are also reports of suspected dengue fever outbreaks, yet mosquito control measures are in place.
I checked the site this morning for follow up.
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No new postings on the topic. I am disappointed. The previous HK posts were so precise I believe they must know the importance of follow up data.
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http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200609/16/P200609160176.htm
Prince of Wales Hospital update on fever cases
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Regarding a medical ward in Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) in which there were several patients and staff members presented with respiratory infection symptoms and fever earlier, the hospital announced the following updates today (September 16):
One more female patient (aged 82) of the same ward presented with respiratory infection symptoms. Since September 7, 2006, a total of six patients and eight staff members of the medical ward presented with respiratory infection symptoms and fever. The patients are being treated under isolation and clinically stable. Five staff members are now on sick leave and the other three staff members recovered and resumed duty. Influenza A tests are positive for six patients and six staff members; all H5N1 test results are negative, thus ruling out the possibility of avian flu. The hospital will closely monitor their condition.
All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance and there will be no admission and visiting to the ward. Infection control measures have already been enhanced. Thorough cleansing and disinfection have been carried out in the ward.
The cases have been reported to the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Saturday, September 16, 2006
Issued at HKT 19:00
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Small influenza A outbreak at Hong Kong Hospital