Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Update on cluster of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales cases in Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals announced
RTSKH has conducted screenings and confirmed one more female patient (aged 81) as a carrier of CPE. The patient was treated in isolation and is in stable condition.
The ward concerned will continue to adopt the following enhanced infection control measures:
RTSKH will continue to closely monitor the situation in the ward concerned. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Issued at HKT 19:20
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